Alexis Callison

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexis Callison — defender
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexis Callison 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 Callison: Brian Callison (born 1934), British novelist Candis Callison, Canadian journalist Cassie Callison, fictional character on US soap opera One Life to Live Charles Callison (born 1994), American basketball player Johnny Callison (1939–2006), American baseball player Preston Callison (1923–2022), American attorney and politician Prink Callison (1899–1986), American football player Zach Callison (born 1997), American actor, voice actor and singer 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: Callison

English

Brian Callison (born 1934), British novelist Candis Callison, Canadian journalist Cassie Callison, fictional character on US soap opera One Life to Live Charles Callison (born 1994), American basketball player Johnny Callison (1939–2006), American baseball player Preston Callison (1923–2022), American attorney and politician Prink Callison (1899–1986), American football player Zach Callison (born 1997), American actor, voice actor and singer

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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 Callison

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 Callison:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Callison?
The surname Callison originates from English. Brian Callison (born 1934), British novelist Candis Callison, Canadian journalist Cassie Callison, fictional character on US soap opera One Life to Live Charles Callison (born 1994), American basketball player Johnny Callison (1939–2006), American baseball player Preston Callison (1923–2022), American attorney and politician Prink Callison (1899–1986), American football player Zach Callison (born 1997), American actor, voice actor and singer
What are the origins of the name Alexis Callison?
The name Alexis Callison combines two different traditions: the first name Alexis has Greek roots, while the surname Callison originates from English.
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