Alexsa
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "defender" or "helper of mankind".
Name Census estimates that about 618 living Americans carry the first name Alexsa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alexsa today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alexsa births was 2009 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alexsa. 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
618
~ 1 in 554,619 Americans
Peak year
2009
41 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2019 SSA rank
#15,657
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Alexsa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alexsa from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 264 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Alexsa remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alexsa 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 Alexsa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alexsas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Alexsa, while Illinois, Texas, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alexsa
The name Alexsa is believed to have its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is a feminine variant of the masculine name Alexander, which is derived from the Greek words "alexo" meaning "to defend" and "andros" meaning "man." This suggests that the name Alexsa was initially associated with a strong, protective woman.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alexsa can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from around 428 BC to 348 BC. In his works, he mentions a woman named Alexsa who was a renowned scholar and philosopher in her own right. This suggests that the name was in use during the classical period of ancient Greece.
Throughout the centuries, several notable women have borne the name Alexsa. One of the most famous was Alexsa of Constantinople, a Byzantine princess who lived in the 12th century AD. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and political acumen, and played a significant role in the affairs of the Byzantine Empire during her lifetime.
Another notable Alexsa was Alexsa Mikhailovna, a Russian noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was a close confidante of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich and is said to have wielded considerable influence over the affairs of the Russian court during her time.
In the realm of literature, the name Alexsa was immortalized by the French author Honoré de Balzac in his novel "The Human Comedy," where one of the main characters is a woman named Alexsa. This work, published in the 19th century, helped to popularize the name and spread its usage across Europe.
During the early 20th century, Alexsa Ivanovna was a prominent Russian ballerina who achieved fame for her performances with the Bolshoi Ballet. Her grace and artistry on stage earned her widespread acclaim and contributed to the cultural legacy of the name Alexsa.
These are just a few examples of the many notable women throughout history who have borne the name Alexsa. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, the name has endured over the centuries and has been embraced by various cultures and societies around the world.
People
Alexsa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alexsa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alexsa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alexsa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 618 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alexsa 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 554,619 US residents.
Is Alexsa a common name?
We classify Alexsa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 631 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alexsa most popular?
The single biggest year for Alexsa was 2009, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alexsa is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alexsa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alexsa 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.