Alexi - A very unique male name
Alexi at a glance
Alexi is ranked #3817 among boy baby names in 2025, with 5 births in 2025. It peaked in 1997 at #1386 and first appeared on the charts in 1969.
- Rank in 2025
- #3817
- Births in 2025
- 5
- Peak year
- 1997 (#1386)
- First appeared
- 1969
- Trend
- #3531 in 2015 → #3817 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 293,257 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.2/5 (5 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alexi peaked in popularity 29 years ago in 1997 on position 1386.
Famous with this name
Alexi Hawley
Alexi Wasser
Alexi
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Alexi is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alexi is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,487 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,487.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alexi is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Alexi origin and meaning
Greek / Russian diminutive form of Alexander
Defender — a form in the Alexander family, from Greek alexein, 'to defend', + anēr, 'man'
Alexi is a diminutive form in the Alexander family, familiar from Russian Alexei and Greek Alexis traditions. It has appeared in US data since 1969, peaking in 1997, usually as a full name rather than a nickname.
Attested etymology
Alexi is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Alexi, pop culture references for the name Alexi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Alexi
We've found the following names that sound similar to Alexi, sorted by popularity.
Alex / Alexis / Alec / Alijah / Aloysius / Alek / Alessio / Alois / Alika / Alakai /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3817 |
| 2023 | 2762 |
| 2022 | 3823 |
| 2019 | 2684 |
| 2018 | 3431 |
| 2017 | 3760 |
| 2016 | 3786 |
| 2015 | 3531 |
| 2014 | 3233 |
| 2012 | 2513 |
| 2011 | 3463 |
| 2010 | 2367 |
| 2009 | 3872 |
| 2008 | 1963 |
| 2007 | 2264 |
| 2006 | 1938 |
| 2005 | 2456 |
| 2004 | 2099 |
| 2003 | 3498 |
| 2002 | 2235 |
| 2001 | 2243 |
| 2000 | 2022 |
| 1999 | 2314 |
| 1998 | 2393 |
| 1997 | 1386 |
| 1996 | 2079 |
| 1995 | 1657 |
| 1994 | 1850 |
| 1993 | 1880 |
| 1992 | 2081 |
| 1991 | 2748 |
| 1990 | 2077 |
| 1989 | 2981 |
| 1987 | 2270 |
| 1982 | 2235 |
| 1981 | 2193 |
| 1979 | 1660 |
| 1978 | 2020 |
| 1976 | 1620 |
| 1973 | 1769 |
| 1969 | 1638 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| California | 2487 |
Even more about Alexi
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Alexi a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Alexi?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
uh-LEK-see · /əˈlɛksiː/
Around the world
- Alexei (Russian) — Standard Russian form, transliterated Alexei.
- Alexi (Greek) — Vocative/short form in Greek use.
Spellings and nicknames
- Alexei — Russian form; a separate entry in the data.
- Alexis — Related form used for both sexes; a separate name.
Nicknames: Alexi
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
InternationalShort form
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Alexi for an international, softer cut of Alexander.
Worth knowing
- Alexis (for girls) is far better known in the US — gender mix-ups are likely.
- Will be expanded to Alexei or Alexis on paperwork.
