Declining since 1997, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Lexis since 1982
Babies named Lexis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 1,336 |
| 2000s | 1,451 |
| 2010s | 419 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Lexis is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1982, a time when newly coined -is ending names were gaining fashion. It reached its highest usage in 1998, ranking 13,208 with an estimated 1 in 267,878 births for girls that year. Since 1997, its popularity has been on a downward trajectory, and it has never been among the top 1000 names. The name's rarity and contemporary feel may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive choice that sounds familiar yet uncommon.
Lexis appears to be a modern creation, likely formed by taking the nickname Lexi (itself from Alexis) and adding the common -is suffix. Alexis derives from Greek meaning 'defender' or 'helper'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1982 and saw its peak usage in 1998, indicating a late 20th-century coinage. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names and is considered rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lex, Lexi
Sibling names for Lexis
Names that share Lexis's style, for a brother or sister.
