Holding steady.
Popularity of Allexis since 1989
Babies named Allexis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 205 |
| 2000s | 166 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Allexis is a modern invented spelling of Alexis, first recorded in the United States in 1989. The name reached its highest usage in 1997, after which its popularity declined and stabilized. Though not in the top 1000 names, it remains a recognizable variant. The name did not appear with enough frequency to report a 1-in-N statistic, and it has no ties to any specific top states. Its trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but modest use.
Allexis is a modern respelling of Alexis, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men'. The name Alexis has been used since antiquity, but the double-'l' variant Allexis emerged in the late 20th century as a creative spelling. It is most commonly given to girls in the United States, though Alexis itself is used for both genders.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lexi, Lex, Allie
Sibling names for Allexis
Names that share Allexis's style, for a brother or sister.
