Total births
381
Unisex name · since 1987
Alexy
Alexy has 381 recorded births since 1987 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #14003
- among girls today
- 381
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other girls
Alexy currently ranks #14003 among unisex names in America, with 381 babies recorded since 1987.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alexy has been recorded 381 times among girls since 1987, currently ranked #14003 nationally and more common than 21% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2024.
- #14003 among girls today
- 381 born since 1987
- 2000s peak decade
- 21% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alexy is currently the #14003 unisex name in America, more common than 21% of girls - 381 born since 1987, peaking in the 2000s.
- #14003
- among girls today
- 381
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other girls
Alexy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#14003
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 21% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Alexy was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
21 babies were named Alexy in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Alexy compares
381 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
Alexy's all-time total is -0% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alexy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 381 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 48 | 19,840 |
Alexy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Alexy's full recorded timeline at 2004, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2002 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Alexy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#14,003
Active since
1987
Alexy popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2024
- Peak year (2002)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Alexy popularity over time - boys
301 total births recorded since 1976 (Alexy as boys' name)
Alexy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Alexy's strongest decade.
180 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Alexy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
104 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s
2010s
74 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 180 births (47% of all-time use).
Alexy by state
Where Alexy concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.6% |
California share of Alexy's total US births 7.3%
Even split
28 of 381 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alexy? ▼
381 babies have been named Alexy since 1987. It currently ranks #14003 among girls. The peak year was 2002 with 21 births.
When was Alexy most popular? ▼
Alexy was most popular in the 2000s decade with 180 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Alexy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alexy are California (28 births), Texas (6 births).
Is Alexy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Alexy is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 381 births, and as a boy's name it has 301 births.
How long has the name Alexy been used? ▼
Alexy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 38 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Alexy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alexis, Alexandra, Alexa, Alexandria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alexy's data
- Alexy's decade-level peak was the 2000s (180 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Alexys (28 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 Alexy
Nearby Names Like Alexy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alexy
Alexis Girl
#501 344,557 births
Alexandra Girl
#221 245,451 births
Alexa Girl
#806 131,551 births
Alexandria Girl
#463 104,548 births
Alejandra Girl
#578 54,015 births
Compare Alexy side by side: Alexy vs Alexis Alexy vs Alexandra Alexy vs Alexa
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Alexy
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135 births · Peak 1999
Briyana #14004
804 births · Peak 1998
Arrianna #14001
1,463 births · Peak 2011
Darrielle #14005
379 births · Peak 1996
Lamaria #14000
452 births · Peak 2009
Kenzee #14006
472 births · Peak 2012
Kaicee #13999
129 births · Peak 2019
Mackenzy #14007
1,084 births · Peak 2001
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, 1987–2024 (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. "Alexy: #14003 Unisex Name - 381 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alexy. 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 Alexy 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.