Declining since 1997.
Popularity of Alexsis since 1975
Babies named Alexsis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 | 0 |
| 1980s | 146 | 0 |
| 1990s | 635 | 60 |
| 2000s | 408 | 110 |
| 2010s | 49 | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alexsis is a modern respelling of the Greek-derived name Alexis, first recorded in the United States in 1975. Though it has never appeared in the top 1000 names, it reached its highest usage in 1998, reflecting a broader trend of creative spellings that gained popularity in the late 20th century. Its trajectory has been falling since 1997, a pattern consistent with many invented spellings that saw a brief spike then declined. While its base name Alexis has ancient roots, Alexsis is a distinctly modern invention, tied to late 20th-century naming preferences for unique variations of established names.
Alexsis is a modern American respelling of Alexis, which itself derives from the Greek name Alexios, meaning helper or defender. The variant spelling with 'x' and 's' emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend of creative name spellings. It has been used since the 1970s, peaking in popularity in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lexi, Alex, Lex, Sisi
Sibling names for Alexsis
Names that share Alexsis's style, for a brother or sister.
