Alexios
Every Alexios since 1980 — 319 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alexios
Alexios is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,546 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 319 American babies have been named Alexios. Its peak came in 2019, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alexios stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alexios year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,546 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,079 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,005 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,694 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,016 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,815 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,144 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,715 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #10,714 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,649 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,787 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #10,858 |
| 2010 | 8 | #8,833 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,329 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,111 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,619 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,483 |
| 2001 | 9 | #6,944 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,451 |
| 1995 | 5 | #8,915 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,277 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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Famous people named Alexios
- Alexios I Komnenos Politician · 1048–1118
- Alexios III Angelos Politician · 1153–1211
- Alexios IV Angelos Politician · 1182–1204
- Alexios V Doukas Politician · 1140–1204
- Alexios II Komnenos Politician · 1169–1183
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alexios in 2025?
Alexios ranked #4,546 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alexios?
319 babies have been named Alexios in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alexios most popular?
Alexios peaked in 2019, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Alexios a boy or girl name?
Alexios is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alexios rising or falling?
Alexios is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alexios?
Well-known people named Alexios include Alexios I Komnenos (politician), Alexios III Angelos (politician), Alexios IV Angelos (politician).