Alessi
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "protector of mankind".
Name Census estimates that about 577 living Americans carry the first name Alessi. It is a predominantly female name (98.4% of registrations). The average person named Alessi today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alessi births was 2021 (134 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alessi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
577
~ 1 in 594,028 Americans
Peak year
2021
134 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,974
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Alessi
Alessi leans heavily female at 98.4% of total registrations, but 9 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Alessi as a male name
- Ranked #8,314 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (9 births)
Alessi as a female name
- Ranked #1,974 in 2024
- 99 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (134 births)
Popularity
Alessi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alessi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 543 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alessi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alessi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alessis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Alessi, while New York, Pennsylvania, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alessi
The name Alessi is of Italian origin, originating from the medieval Latin name Alexius, which itself is derived from the Greek name Alexios, meaning "defender" or "helper." The name Alexios was borne by several Byzantine emperors, including Alexios I Komnenos (1048-1118), who reigned from 1081 to 1118 and is known for his military leadership and efforts to restore the Byzantine Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alessi can be found in the 13th century, when it was used as a given name for males in various regions of Italy. In the 14th century, the name gained popularity among the Italian nobility and aristocracy, particularly in the cities of Florence and Venice.
Notable historical figures who bore the name Alessi include Alessi Galvani (1737-1798), an Italian physicist and philosopher who is renowned for his pioneering work in the study of bioelectricity and the discovery of animal electricity. Another prominent individual was Alessi Longhi (1506-1573), an Italian architect and sculptor who worked extensively in the city of Mantua.
In the realm of art, Alessi di Zingaro (active in the late 14th century) was an Italian painter and illuminator who worked in Naples and was known for his vibrant and expressive style. Alessi Baldovinetti (1425-1499) was a renowned Italian Renaissance painter and mosaicist from Florence, celebrated for his contributions to the art of fresco painting and his innovative use of perspective.
Additionally, Alessi Piamontini (1916-1983) was an Italian film director and screenwriter who gained recognition for his work in the neorealist and comedy genres. His films, such as "The Monster of the Maritsa" (1954) and "Terrae Motus" (1957), explored themes of social commentary and the experiences of ordinary people.
These individuals from various fields and time periods exemplify the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the name Alessi, which has endured as a distinctive Italian name for centuries.
People
Alessi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alessi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alessi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alessi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 577 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alessi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 594,028 US residents.
Is Alessi a common name?
We classify Alessi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 580 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alessi most popular?
The single biggest year for Alessi was 2021, when 134 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alessi is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alessi a female name?
Yes, 98.4% of people registered as Alessi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.