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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lexy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Lexxi|Leya
GreekGirl↓ Fading

Lexy

LEK-see · 2 syllables

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Girl
#4416
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#4416
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 15
Peak rank
#2734 in 2020
5yr change
-467 ranks
Birth frequency
8.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4416 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Lexy

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4416

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-467 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Lexy scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Greek RootNickname FormUnisex-Leaning-Girl2-syllableModernStrongContemporaryDefender EnergyRising
Character
bold confidencequick witdynamic energyplayful charmindependent spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Lexys

energeticrhythmicprecisecreativedynamic
STRONG
High confidence

Lexy is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4416 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -467 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4416 · very rare
Lexy at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Alexandra, from Greek 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' and 'aner' meaning 'man'. Conveys protection and strength.
Language root:Greek · Latin
Peak rank:#2734 in 2020
5yr change:-467 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Lexy Panterra
Drummer for Veridia
Lexy Katona
Singer from Atomic Kitten
Similar Sound
LexieLexi◈LeksiAlexi◈Rexy
Similar Style
Alex◈Avery◈Casey◈Riley◈Parker◈
Works well with
Avery◈Casey◈Riley◈Morgan◈Jordan◈Sam◈Drew◈Quinn◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Lexy · Overview
Summary

Lexy is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #4416 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Lexy carries a cool, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 467 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
lexy.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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