Declining since 2013, #628 for girls today.
Popularity of Lexi since 1948
Babies named Lexi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 386 |
| 1990s | 3,231 |
| 2000s | 9,000 |
| 2010s | 11,441 |
| 2020s | 3,903 |
Meaning & origin
Lexi first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1948, but it took decades to catch on. The name saw a steady climb through the 1990s and reached its peak popularity in 2014, when it ranked in the top 200. Since then, it has been gradually falling; in 2025 it sits at rank 628, with approximately 1 in every 3464 newborn girls receiving the name. Lexi has been especially well received in Nevada, Utah, and Washington. As a short, upbeat diminutive that stands on its own, Lexi reflects the modern taste for friendly, nickname-style names for girls.
Lexi originated as a pet form of Alexandra, the feminine form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men'. It also serves as a diminutive of Alexis. The name gained independent popularity in the United States in the late 20th century, rising sharply in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where Lexi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lexi” around the world
Where Lexi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
12
babies in 2025
New Zealand
16
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lex
Sibling names for Lexi
Names that share Lexi's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Lexi
Names whose popularity has moved with Lexi's over the last 50 years.
