Alexys
Primarily a girl's name of Greek origin with 4,161 recorded births. Also given to 378 boys.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and three syllables, Alexys hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1980, with 4,161 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #10286, Alexys is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Alexys ranks #10286 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Alexys is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, a feminine spelling variant of Alexis, meaning 'defender' or 'helper,' from the Greek alexein (to defend). The -ys ending gives this form a distinctive, modern appearance while keeping the beloved name's meaning intact.
Bold and contemporary, Alexys appeals to parents who love the classic Alexis but want a spelling that reads as unambiguously feminine and visually striking.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Alexys's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Alexys breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Alexys's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alexys was #1121 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10286, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 43 | #9225 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 542 | #3983 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 2,168 | #1113 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 1,310 | #1541 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 98 | #7677 | — |
The Story of Alexys
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Alexys is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Alexys are most likely born between 1991 and 2011.
How rare is Alexys?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Alexys — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 2000s with 2,168 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Alexys by the numbers
- Would fill 87 school buses
- Meeting one Alexys per day would take 11.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(44 years, 1980–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10286 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9696 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8487 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8430 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7035 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6532 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6056 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4534 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3482 |
| 2014 | 54 | #3081 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2938 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2568 |
| 2011 | 100 | #1969 |
| 2010 | 131 | #1633 |
| 2009 | 151 | #1509 |
| 2008 | 175 | #1375 |
| 2007 | 182 | #1332 |
| 2006 | 220 | #1126 |
| 2005 | 212 | #1115 |
| 2004 | 203 | #1121 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Alexys as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Alexys has also been given to 378 boys in the U.S. since 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2024