Unisex · #9,254 in 2026

Alexys

Current Rank
#9,254
Peak Rank
#821 (2001)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
-44%
👧 Girl peak #821 (4K total)
👦 Boy peak #3,012 (378 total)
👧As Girl Name
1980
First Year
2026
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#821
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
46
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1991
First Year
2021
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#3012
Peak Rank
378
Total Count
25
Years Active

The Story of Alexys

As a girl name

Alexys first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1980, with 7 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2001: 273 births, good for #837 nationwide. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 52% of all recorded Alexyss. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #9,254 among girl names with 8 births, falling sharply (-44%). In total, more than 4K Alexyss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Alexys as a boy name dates back to 1991, when 6 babies received it. 2004 was its biggest year on record, with 33 newborns named Alexys — #3,012 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 61% of all recorded Alexyss. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2021 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 378 Alexyss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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VT
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ID
SD
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PA
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Top 10
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Where is Alexys most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • United States
    52%
  • France
    15%
  • Mexico
    13%
  • VE
    11%
  • CO
    8%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Alexys

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alexys is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexys

What does the name Alexys mean?
Alexys is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Alexys in 2026?
In 2026, Alexys ranks #9,254 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Alexys most popular?
Alexys reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #821 that year with 273 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Alexys most popular?
Alexys has historically been most popular in New Hampshire, New Mexico, Idaho. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alexys.
Is Alexys a unisex name?
Yes — Alexys is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 92% of Alexyss assigned female and 8% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Alexys?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alexys include Edyth, Elvina, Luetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alexys

Alexys is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Alexys's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #821. Use the chart and map above to compare Alexys's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.