Alexi
Primarily a girl's name of Greek origin with 4,190 recorded births. Also given to 1,738 boys.
Meaning & Origin
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Alexi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, a short form of Alexandra or Alexis, from the Greek alexein, meaning 'to defend' or 'to protect.'
With over 4,000 recorded births (female), Alexi is a clean, confident feminine form of the Greek root that also gives us Alex, Alexis, and Alexandra. It has a sporty, unisex-leaning quality that suits contemporary naming tastes perfectly — strong in meaning, minimalist in form, equally at home in any professional or casual context.
EtymologyShow more
Alexi first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1968. Arriving in the 1960s, Alexi appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Greek classification suggests a path from greek linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alexi was #1498 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5010, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 175 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 801 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,530 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 1,337 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 282 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 54 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 11 | — |
The Story of Alexi
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Alexi is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Alexi are most likely born between 1992 and 2012.
How rare is Alexi?
Only about 1 in every 138,462 babies born in 2024 was named Alexi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1968, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 1,530 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Alexi by the numbers
- Would fill 87 school buses
- Meeting one Alexi per day would take 11.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(53 years, 1968–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | #5010 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4047 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4203 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3340 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4266 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3553 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3614 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3192 |
| 2016 | 77 | #2412 |
| 2015 | 77 | #2383 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2584 |
| 2013 | 71 | #2508 |
| 2012 | 91 | #2096 |
| 2011 | 126 | #1673 |
| 2010 | 156 | #1450 |
| 2009 | 123 | #1769 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1573 |
| 2007 | 140 | #1598 |
| 2006 | 151 | #1468 |
| 2005 | 140 | #1494 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Alexi as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Alexi has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 1,738 births since 1965.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1968–2024