Total births
344,557
Unisex name · since 1931
Alexis
Since 1931, U.S. Social Security records show 344,557 babies named Alexis, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #501
- among girls today
- 344,557
- born since 1931
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other girls
Alexis currently ranks #501 among unisex names in America, with 344,557 babies recorded since 1931.
Social Security Administration records show Alexis recorded 344,557 times among girls since 1931, holding rank #501 nationally today, ahead of 97% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1931 to 2025.
- #501 among girls today
- 344,557 born since 1931
- 1990s peak decade
- 97% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alexis is currently the #501 unisex name in America, more common than 97% of girls - 344,557 born since 1931, peaking in the 1990s.
- #501
- among girls today
- 344,557
- born since 1931
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other girls
Alexis vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#501
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 97% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Alexis was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
19,778 babies were named Alexis in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Alexis compares
344,557 Top 1% higher than 99% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Alexis's all-time total is 902x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alexis | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 344,557 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 19,778 | 48 | 19,840 |
Alexis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alexis's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 95% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 5%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1931, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 19,778, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alexis at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
1998
Current rank
#501
Active since
1931
Alexis popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1931–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 19,778
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Alexis popularity over time - boys
68,075 total births recorded since 1882 (Alexis as boys' name)
Alexis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Alexis's strongest decade.
131,199 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Alexis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 1,330
1940s
1,330 births
- 1950s 2,028
1950s
2,028 births
- 1960s 1,666
1960s
1,666 births
- 1970s 6,052
1970s
6,052 births
- 1980s 26,321
1980s
26,321 births
- 1990s
1990s
131,199 births
- 2000s
2000s
130,834 births
- 2010s 40,416
2010s
40,416 births
- 2020s 4,706
2020s
4,706 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 131,199 births (38% of all-time use).
How Alexis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Alexis's total volume
Alexis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alexis by state
Where Alexis concentrates geographically, total births since 1931
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 39,046 | 11.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 28,351 | 8.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 18,548 | 5.4% |
| #4 | Florida | | 17,766 | 5.2% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 16,743 | 4.9% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 15,758 | 4.6% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 15,365 | 4.5% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 13,574 | 3.9% |
California share of Alexis's total US births 11.3%
Even split
39,046 of 344,557 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Alexis appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alexis? ▼
344,557 babies have been named Alexis since 1931. It currently ranks #501 among girls. The peak year was 1998 with 19,778 births.
When was Alexis most popular? ▼
Alexis was most popular in the 1990s decade with 131,199 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Alexis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alexis are California (39,046 births), Texas (28,351 births), New York (18,548 births).
Is Alexis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Alexis is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 344,557 births, and as a boy's name it has 68,075 births.
How long has the name Alexis been used? ▼
Records for Alexis go back to 1931, giving 95 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Alexis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alexandra, Alexa, Alexandria, Alejandra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alexis's data
- Alexis's decade-level peak was the 1990s (131,199 total births); usage has since declined to 4,706 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Alexiss (39,046 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alexis
Nearby Names Like Alexis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alexis
Alexandra Girl
#221 245,451 births
Alexa Girl
#806 131,551 births
Alexandria Girl
#463 104,548 births
Alejandra Girl
#578 54,015 births
Alexia Girl
#884 46,192 births
Compare Alexis side by side: Alexis vs Alexandra Alexis vs Alexa Alexis vs Alexandria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Alexis
Fernanda #500
20,130 births · Peak 2009
Estella #502
42,920 births · Peak 1921
Arielle #499
30,870 births · Peak 1991
April #503
242,925 births · Peak 1980
Calliope #498
6,098 births · Peak 2025
Hanna #504
42,005 births · Peak 2000
Dayana #497
15,598 births · Peak 2008
Izabella #505
31,149 births · Peak 2010
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1931–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alexis: #501 Unisex Name - 344,557 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alexis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alexis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.