Alexis Kohn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexis Kohn — defender
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexis Kohn 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 Kohn: Aaron M. Kohn, crime investigator and FBI agent Alfie Kohn (born 1957), American lecturer and author Arnold Kohn (1905–1984), Croatian Zionist and longtime president of the Jewish community Osijek Avrohom Yitzchok Kohn (1914–1996), Hasidic rabbi Bernard Kohn (born 1931), French-American architect Charlotte Kohn (born 1948), Austrian journalist Dan Kohn-Sherbock, American-British Jewish theologian David Kohn (1838–1915), Russian archaeologist Donald Kohn (1942), American economist, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Eugene Kohn (1887–1977), American rabbi Fritz Kortner (born as Fritz Nathan Kohn. 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: Kohn

French

Aaron M. Kohn, crime investigator and FBI agent Alfie Kohn (born 1957), American lecturer and author Arnold Kohn (1905–1984), Croatian Zionist and longtime president of the Jewish community Osijek Avrohom Yitzchok Kohn (1914–1996), Hasidic rabbi Bernard Kohn (born 1931), French-American architect Charlotte Kohn (born 1948), Austrian journalist Dan Kohn-Sherbock, American-British Jewish theologian David Kohn (1838–1915), Russian archaeologist Donald Kohn (1942), American economist, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Eugene Kohn (1887–1977), American rabbi Fritz Kortner (born as Fritz Nathan Kohn.

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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 Kohn

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 Kohn:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Kohn?
The surname Kohn originates from French. Aaron M. Kohn, crime investigator and FBI agent Alfie Kohn (born 1957), American lecturer and author Arnold Kohn (1905–1984), Croatian Zionist and longtime president of the Jewish community Osijek Avrohom Yitzchok Kohn (1914–1996), Hasidic rabbi Bernard Kohn (born 1931), French-American architect Charlotte Kohn (born 1948), Austrian journalist Dan Kohn-Sherbock, American-British Jewish theologian David Kohn (1838–1915), Russian archaeologist Donald Kohn (1942), American economist, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Eugene Kohn (1887–1977), American rabbi Fritz Kortner (born as Fritz Nathan Kohn.
What are the origins of the name Alexis Kohn?
The name Alexis Kohn combines two different traditions: the first name Alexis has Greek roots, while the surname Kohn originates from French.
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