Alexis is a distinctive choice, ranked #997 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Alexis in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#997
US Rank #554
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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Alexis in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #506, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alexis
Unlikely. With around 34 UK babies named Alexis per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alexis in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Alexis is declining: down 438 places since 2020, to #997 in 2025. It peaked at #101 in 2011.
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 Georgoulis and Francis Alexis. Short summaries for each appear below.
Alexis appears in the US top 500 at #484 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
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UK babies named Alexis (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 438 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
Almost certainly the only Alexis in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Alexis
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
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