Alexis is a distinctive choice, ranked #654 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alexis in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#654
US Rank #506
About the Name Alexis
Alexis has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 95 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #101 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Alexis is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #506, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alexis
Unlikely. With around 59 UK babies named Alexis per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alexis in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Alexis has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 95 places in the last five years. Its peak was #101 in 2011. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Alexis is more popular in the US (#506) than in the UK (#654). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Alexis include: Alexis Saelemaekers — Alexis Jesse M.; Alexis Georgoulis — Alexis Georgoulis is a Greek actor and politician.; Francis Alexis — Francis Alexis is a Grenadian politician and lawyer, currently serves as president of the Grenada Bar Association..
Alexis appears in the US top 500 at #484 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
59
UK babies named Alexis (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 95 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alexis
Likely around 1 other Alexis in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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