Alessio
How to say it: uh-LESS-ee-oh · /əˈlɛsioʊ/
Italian form of Alexius from Greek 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' - classic in Italy, familiar worldwide.
Alessio was the 801st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 276 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 5.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #515 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #801 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 276 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,012 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×5.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #515 |
| In France, 2025 | #66 among boys’ names, 925 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through recent years, Alessio is enjoying its finest period yet. At its height in the 2020s, further gains look likely.
What goes with it
Mellow Italian cadence with soft breathy edges and a sturdy heart. Matteo feels like a natural companion.
Parents who love Alessio also love
Nicknames
- Ale
- Al
- Leo
Other spellings
Honouring a Alessio in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alessio is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #66 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Alessio
- Alessio Romagnoli (born 1995)Italian association football player
- Alessio Cerci (born 1987)Italian association football player
- Alessio Tacchinardi (born 1975)Italian footballer
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