Lex
Every Lex since 1892 — 4,010 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lex
Lex is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,322 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 4,010 American babies have been named Lex. Its peak came in 2023, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lex stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lex year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 60 | #2,322 |
| 2024 | — | — | 65 | #2,222 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,583 | 90 | #1,794 |
| 2022 | — | — | 83 | #1,900 |
| 2021 | — | — | 93 | #1,743 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,515 | 83 | #1,807 |
| 2019 | — | — | 90 | #1,750 |
| 2018 | — | — | 82 | #1,849 |
| 2017 | — | — | 91 | #1,722 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,758 | 76 | #1,933 |
| 2015 | — | — | 68 | #2,081 |
| 2014 | — | — | 59 | #2,265 |
| 2013 | — | — | 57 | #2,268 |
| 2012 | — | — | 94 | #1,649 |
| 2011 | — | — | 85 | #1,736 |
| 2010 | — | — | 78 | #1,863 |
| 2009 | — | — | 84 | #1,794 |
| 2008 | — | — | 87 | #1,749 |
| 2007 | — | — | 93 | #1,654 |
| 2006 | — | — | 90 | #1,613 |
| 2005 | — | — | 81 | #1,666 |
| 2004 | — | — | 79 | #1,643 |
| 2003 | — | — | 85 | #1,524 |
| 2002 | — | — | 59 | #1,907 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25 | #3,471 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30 | #2,962 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,640 |
| 1990 | — | — | 25 | #2,670 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,161 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,537 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,842 |
| 1970 | — | — | 25 | #1,772 |
| 1965 | — | — | 26 | #1,543 |
| 1960 | — | — | 39 | #1,261 |
| 1955 | — | — | 63 | #947 |
| 1950 | — | — | 41 | #1,114 |
| 1945 | — | — | 12 | #2,077 |
| 1940 | — | — | 12 | #2,139 |
| 1935 | — | — | 22 | #1,473 |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,708 |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,529 |
| 1920 | — | — | 17 | #2,009 |
| 1915 | — | — | 10 | #2,549 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Lex
- Lex Barker Actor · 1919–1973
- Álex de la Iglesia Film director · b. 1965
- Lex Luger Wrestler · b. 1958
- Àlex Crivillé Racing driver · b. 1970
- Àlex Corretja Tennis player · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lex in 2025?
Lex ranked #2,322 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lex?
4,010 babies have been named Lex in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lex most popular?
Lex peaked in 2023, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Lex a boy or girl name?
Lex is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lex rising or falling?
Lex is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lex?
Well-known people named Lex include Lex Barker (actor), Álex de la Iglesia (film director), Lex Luger (wrestler).