Find out how popular the first name Alexi has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alexi by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Alexi is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 71% of people named Alexi being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 40 male babies and 35 female babies born with the name Alexi.

It's also interesting to see that despite Alexi being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2023 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Alexi.

The history of the first name Alexi

The name Alexi is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means "defending men" or "protector of men." It is a masculine name that has its roots in ancient Greek culture and has been in use for centuries.

The earliest recorded use of the name Alexi can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was a popular name among the Greek-speaking nobility and royalty. One of the most notable historical figures with this name was Alexios I Komnenos, who ruled as Byzantine Emperor from 1081 to 1118.

In Russia, the name Alexi gained popularity in the 17th century and was often used by members of the Russian Imperial family. One of the most famous Russian rulers with this name was Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, who ruled from 1645 to 1676 and is known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Russian state.

The name Alexi has also been used in various other cultures and languages, including Romanian, where it is spelled Alecsiu, and Serbian, where it is spelled Aleksije. One notable Serbian figure with this name was Saint Alexius of Belgrade, a 14th-century monk and patron saint of the city of Belgrade.

Throughout history, there have been many other notable individuals with the name Alexi. In the 19th century, Alexi Khomiakov was a prominent Russian philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in the development of the Slavophile movement. In the 20th century, Alexi Jawlensky was a Russian-born expressionist painter who is known for his distinctive style of portraiture.

Another notable figure with the name Alexi is Alexi Laiho, a Finnish guitarist and the founder of the melodic death metal band Children of Bodom. He was born in 1979 and was widely regarded as one of the most influential and talented guitarists in the genre until his untimely death in 2020.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Alexi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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