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Lexi Girl

Popularity: #476 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEK-see / ˈlɛk.si

Greek; English

Meaning

Greek: defender of mankind; English: short form of Alexandra

Historical & Cultural Background

Lexi is often considered a diminutive of Alexandra, which has roots in Greek. The name Alexandra has been used since ancient times, associated with notable historical figures. Lexi gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century as a modern and trendy name.

Trend Summary

Lexi has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Lexie
  • Lexy

International Variants

  • Lexie (English)
  • Alexia (Spanish)
  • Alexis (French)

Famous people named Lexi

Lexi Thompson is a professional golfer known for her achievements on the LPGA Tour.

Lexi Underwood is an actress and singer known for her role in the television series 'Little Fires Everywhere.'.

Lexi Lawless is a social media influencer and content creator with a significant following.

Fictional characters named Lexi

Lexi is a character in the television series 'The Vampire Diaries,' known for her friendship with the main characters.

Lexi is a character in the video game series 'Mass Effect,' serving as a member of the crew.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lexi was first seen in the United States in 1948. Lexi has ranked as high as #485 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Lexi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lexi (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 101
21%
TX 66
14%
NY 26
5%
FL 25
5%
PA 24
5%
GA 23
5%
OH 19
4%
WA 18
4%
AZ 16
3%
MA 14
3%
MN 14
3%
NC 13
3%
IL 12
3%
NJ 12
3%
KS 9
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19485
19537
19555
19618
19635
19646
19678
19689
196910
197011
19727
197312
19757
197613
19777
19789
197925
198026
198134
198228
198329
198427
198538
198633
198745
198855
198971
199073
1991132
1992141
1993206
1994237
1995293
1996408
1997371
1998666
1999703
2000642
2001642
2002722
2003787
2004993
2005868
2006956
20071,006
20081,127
20091,256
20101,311
20111,272
20121,302
20131,299
20141,334
20151,058
20161,030
2017946
2018931
2019955
2020844
2021756
2022718
2023580
2024536