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Why parents love Alexis- Schitt's Creek's Alexis Rose is one of TV's funniest characters.
- The meaning defender is heroically aspirational.
- Three syllables with a smooth, distinguished sound: ah-LEX-is.
- Alex and Lexi are both strong nicknames.
- It works genuinely for any gender — proven for decades.
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The vibe of Alexis
defenderSchitt's CreekByzantineTocquevillesmoothgender-neutralLexidistinguished
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Origin & history of Alexis
Greek alexein (to defend)
→ Greek Alexios
→ English Alexis
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Greek roots
Alexis comes from the Greek meaning defender. Emperor Alexios I Komnenos ruled the Byzantine Empire. Alexis de Tocqueville (1805–1859) wrote Democracy in America. Schitt's Creek's Alexis Rose (Annie Murphy) is one of the most beloved comedy characters of recent years. Alexis has been popular for both genders.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Byzantine Empire — Emperor Alexios I Komnenos (1048–1118); used for both genders.
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Today
Alexis remains a beloved choice, ranking #272 in the US. 411,469 babies have been named Alexis since 1882.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Alexis?
1998
peak year
Alexis has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks around #272, with about 2,264 babies named Alexis each year. Its all-time peak came in 1998, when it climbed to #6 with 19,778 registrations — the heart of the 1990s. Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 411,469.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
19,778
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #6)
(ranked #6)
2,264
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
22,640
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
411,469
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Alexis7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
Alexis's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — defending through adventure. People named Alexis tend to be versatile, charming, and gifted at defending their people with style.
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Defends with style✦
Versatile charm◈
Byzantine sophistication◎
Schitt's Creek energy♡
Tocqueville-level insightA1
L3
E5
X6
I9
S1
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Alexis🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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