Alexis Olinger

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexis Olinger — defender
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Alexis Olinger 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 Olinger: Olinger, Pennsylvania, a fictional town that appears in the works of author John Updike Surname Bob Olinger (1850–1881), American frontiersman Brian Olinger (born 1983), American runner Jean-Paul Olinger (born 1943), Luxembourgian fencer John Wallace Olinger (1849–1940), American frontiersman Marilyn Olinger (1928–2006), American baseball player Rolf Olinger (1924–2006), Swiss alpine skier 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: Olinger

English

Olinger, Pennsylvania, a fictional town that appears in the works of author John Updike Surname Bob Olinger (1850–1881), American frontiersman Brian Olinger (born 1983), American runner Jean-Paul Olinger (born 1943), Luxembourgian fencer John Wallace Olinger (1849–1940), American frontiersman Marilyn Olinger (1928–2006), American baseball player Rolf Olinger (1924–2006), Swiss alpine skier

Advertisement

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:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Notable People Named Alexis Olinger

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 Olinger:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Olinger?
The surname Olinger originates from English. Olinger, Pennsylvania, a fictional town that appears in the works of author John Updike Surname Bob Olinger (1850–1881), American frontiersman Brian Olinger (born 1983), American runner Jean-Paul Olinger (born 1943), Luxembourgian fencer John Wallace Olinger (1849–1940), American frontiersman Marilyn Olinger (1928–2006), American baseball player Rolf Olinger (1924–2006), Swiss alpine skier
What are the origins of the name Alexis Olinger?
The name Alexis Olinger combines two different traditions: the first name Alexis has Greek roots, while the surname Olinger originates from English.
Advertisement