Lexi
A diminutive of the female given names Alexa, Alexandra, Alexia, and Alexis, from Ancient Greek, variant of Lexie.
Every Lexi since 1948 — 28,120 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lexi
Lexi is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #628 in 2025 with 464 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 28,120 American babies have been named Lexi. Its peak came in 2014, when 1,334 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Lexi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lexi 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 | 464 | #628 | — | — |
| 2024 | 537 | #563 | — | — |
| 2023 | 581 | #523 | 5 | #13,389 |
| 2022 | 719 | #440 | — | — |
| 2021 | 758 | #416 | — | — |
| 2020 | 844 | #367 | — | — |
| 2019 | 955 | #335 | — | — |
| 2018 | 931 | #342 | — | — |
| 2017 | 947 | #341 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,030 | #316 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,058 | #308 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,334 | #241 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,300 | #246 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,302 | #249 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,273 | #252 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,311 | #242 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,256 | #259 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,127 | #297 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,006 | #334 | — | — |
| 2006 | 956 | #345 | — | — |
| 2005 | 869 | #361 | — | — |
| 2004 | 993 | #319 | — | — |
| 2003 | 787 | #387 | — | — |
| 2002 | 722 | #403 | — | — |
| 2001 | 642 | #430 | — | — |
| 2000 | 642 | #439 | — | — |
| 1995 | 294 | #711 | — | — |
| 1990 | 73 | #1,916 | — | — |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,568 | — | — |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,272 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,607 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,928 | — | — |
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| 1955 | 5 | #6,328 | — | — |
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Famous people named Lexi
- Lexi Belle Pornographic actor · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lexi mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Alexa, Alexandra, Alexia, and Alexis, from Ancient Greek, variant of Lexie.
How popular is the name Lexi in 2025?
Lexi ranked #628 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 464 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lexi?
28,120 babies have been named Lexi in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lexi most popular?
Lexi peaked in 2014, when 1,334 newborns received the name.
Is Lexi a boy or girl name?
Lexi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lexi rising or falling?
Lexi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lexi?
Well-known people named Lexi include Lexi Belle (pornographic actor).