Alexys
Alexys is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender or helper of mankind.
Origin and history
Alexys is a modern spelling variation of Alexis, derived from the Ancient Greek word meaning defender or helper. It emerged in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend toward using the letter Y in classic names. While popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, its usage has declined significantly in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,166 babies in the United States have been named Alexys since 1880. It ranks #2726 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2053.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.3 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 98 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,310 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,168 |
| 2010-2019 | 542 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Nicknames
Alex, Lexi, Lex, Lexie
Fun facts
- Alexys replaces the traditional i in Alexis with a y, reflecting modern American naming trends from the 1990s.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s before steadily declining.