Declining since 1997, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Elexis since 1975
Babies named Elexis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 212 |
| 1990s | 1,204 |
| 2000s | 1,056 |
| 2010s | 291 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Elexis is a modern American invention that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's baby name records in 1975, a time when variations of popular names were becoming common. Its usage grew through the 1980s and peaked in 1996, when it ranked 11,932. Since 1997, however, the name has been in steady decline, reflecting a broader trend away from invented variations of established names. While Elexis never cracked the top 1,000 names nationally, it saw scattered use across the United States. The name carries no ancient lineage or traditional meaning, but its similarity to Alexis gives it a familiar yet distinctive sound.
Elexis is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in the 1970s. It was likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'El-' with the suffix '-exis', reminiscent of the name Alexis. The name gained modest popularity in the 1990s before its usage declined. It has no ancient or historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lexi, Lex, Elle
Sibling names for Elexis
Names that share Elexis's style, for a brother or sister.
