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Alexi

Unisex

Meaning of Alexi: Greek: 'defender of the people'

Alexi is a unisex name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3503rd most popular name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#3503

41 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

5,976

First recorded 1965 · peak 2002

Trend

stable

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 33 babies1982: 35 babies1983: 27 babies1984: 45 babies1985: 46 babies1986: 48 babies1987: 60 babies1988: 81 babies1989: 75 babies1990: 121 babies19901991: 137 babies1992: 127 babies1993: 140 babies1994: 190 babies1995: 178 babies1996: 195 babies1997: 199 babies1998: 236 babies1999: 223 babies2000: 214 babies20002001: 215 babies2002: 236 babies2003: 215 babies2004: 199 babies2005: 194 babies2006: 205 babies2007: 196 babies2008: 218 babies2009: 168 babies2010: 200 babies20102011: 167 babies2012: 128 babies2013: 106 babies2014: 98 babies2015: 106 babies2016: 102 babies2017: 73 babies2018: 66 babies2019: 77 babies2020: 54 babies20202021: 76 babies2022: 65 babies2023: 76 babies2024: 47 babies2025: 41 babies
US babies named Alexi per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 236.

Gender split

29% boys · 71% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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