Alexis Bernhardt

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexis Bernhardt — defender
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexis Bernhardt is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alexis is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990. The surname Bernhardt: Alexandra Bernhardt (born 1974) German philosopher, poet, translator and publisher Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian footballer Carl-Johan Bernhardt (1946–2016), Swedish table tennis player Carlos Bernhardt (born 1950), Dominican baseball scout Clyde Bernhardt (1905–1986), American jazz trombonist Curtis Bernhardt (1899–1981), German film director Dan Bernhardt (born 1958), American-Canadian economist Daniel Bernhardt (born 1965), Swiss actor and martial arts expert Daniel Bernhardt (footballer) (born 1985), German football goalkeeper Daniel Bernhardt (ice hockey) (born 1996), . Alexis is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 47K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alexis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alexis

Meaning: defender

Greek

Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990.

Surname: Bernhardt

English

Alexandra Bernhardt (born 1974) German philosopher, poet, translator and publisher Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian footballer Carl-Johan Bernhardt (1946–2016), Swedish table tennis player Carlos Bernhardt (born 1950), Dominican baseball scout Clyde Bernhardt (1905–1986), American jazz trombonist Curtis Bernhardt (1899–1981), German film director Dan Bernhardt (born 1958), American-Canadian economist Daniel Bernhardt (born 1965), Swiss actor and martial arts expert Daniel Bernhardt (footballer) (born 1985), German football goalkeeper Daniel Bernhardt (ice hockey) (born 1996), .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alexis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alexis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alexis Bernhardt

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alexis Bernhardt:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alexis?
The first name Alexis originates from Greek. Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990.
When was Alexis most popular?
The name Alexis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bernhardt?
The surname Bernhardt originates from English. Alexandra Bernhardt (born 1974) German philosopher, poet, translator and publisher Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian footballer Carl-Johan Bernhardt (1946–2016), Swedish table tennis player Carlos Bernhardt (born 1950), Dominican baseball scout Clyde Bernhardt (1905–1986), American jazz trombonist Curtis Bernhardt (1899–1981), German film director Dan Bernhardt (born 1958), American-Canadian economist Daniel Bernhardt (born 1965), Swiss actor and martial arts expert Daniel Bernhardt (footballer) (born 1985), German football goalkeeper Daniel Bernhardt (ice hockey) (born 1996), .
What are the origins of the name Alexis Bernhardt?
The name Alexis Bernhardt combines two different traditions: the first name Alexis has Greek roots, while the surname Bernhardt originates from English.
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