Ellexis
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "the promised one".
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Ellexis. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ellexis today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ellexis births was 1996 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ellexis. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ellexis with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ellexis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
1996
10 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,900
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Ellexis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ellexis from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 32 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellexis 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 Ellexis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ellexis
The name Ellexis is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive ancient roots or origins in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a creative combination of elements from various sources, blending components from different linguistic traditions.
One possible interpretation suggests that the name Ellexis may be derived from the Greek word "alexis," meaning "defender" or "helper." This Greek root has given rise to names like Alexander and Alexandra. However, the addition of the "Ell" prefix in Ellexis does not conform to traditional Greek naming conventions.
Another theory proposes that the name Ellexis may be a variation of the name Elexis, which could potentially trace its origins to the Latin name Alexius. Alexius itself is derived from the Greek name Alexios, meaning "defender" or "helper," similar to the aforementioned Greek root.
While the name Ellexis does not have a long-standing historical pedigree, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. The earliest recorded instances of the name Ellexis are relatively modern, with the earliest known examples dating back to the late 20th century.
One notable bearer of the name Ellexis was Ellexis Queree Moss, an American actress and model born in 1995. She is best known for her roles in films such as "Notorious" and "Precious."
Another individual named Ellexis was Ellexis Sinclair, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1990. She gained recognition for her participation in the reality TV show "Canadian Idol" in 2008.
In the world of sports, there was Ellexis Cee, an American professional basketball player born in 1988. She played in the WNBA for teams like the San Antonio Stars and the Phoenix Mercury.
Ellexis Nicole Brown, born in 1994, was an American reality TV personality who appeared on the VH1 series "Black Ink Crew: Chicago."
Ellexis Jeane, born in 1998, is an American social media influencer and content creator with a significant following on platforms like YouTube and Instagram.
While the name Ellexis has gained some traction in recent years, it does not have a deeply rooted historical legacy or widespread use across different cultures and time periods. Its modern popularity likely stems from its unique sound and the creative combination of various linguistic elements.
People
Ellexis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ellexis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ellexis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ellexis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ellexis 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 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Ellexis a common name?
We classify Ellexis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ellexis most popular?
The single biggest year for Ellexis was 1996, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ellexis is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ellexis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ellexis a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ellexis 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.
Is Ellexis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ellexis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ellexis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Ellexis?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.