Declining since 2002, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Alexie since 1936
Babies named Alexie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 | 55 |
| 1980s | 133 | 55 |
| 1990s | 421 | 61 |
| 2000s | 658 | 61 |
| 2010s | 347 | 15 |
| 2020s | 86 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Alexie is a feminine spelling of the Greek name Alexis, meaning 'defender of mankind.' It entered U.S. records in 1980 and peaked in 2003, when it ranked highest in usage. Since 2002, its popularity has been declining, and in 2025 it ranked 6,546th, occurring in about 1 in 94,545 births. The name is most common in California, reflecting its modern, creative appeal. Alexie remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Greek roots and a soft, contemporary sound.
Alexie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Alexis, which itself comes from the Greek verb 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' or 'to help.' Alexis was originally a masculine name in ancient Greece, but over time it evolved into a unisex name, and Alexie emerged as a distinct feminine spelling. It has been in sporadic use in the English-speaking world since the late 20th century.
Where Alexie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alexie” around the world
Where Alexie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Quebec
38
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lexie, Ali, Lex
Sibling names for Alexie
Names that share Alexie's style, for a brother or sister.
