Lexi
Meaningdefender · English form of Alexandra
- US rank
- #628
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #241 in 2014
464 babies were named Lexi in the US in 2025. It has dropped 262 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1948–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lexi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,464 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lexi, 464 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lexi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLexi first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #241.
- TrendLexi has slipped 262 places over the last five years and now sits at #628. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedLexi is most popular in Nevada, where it ranks #374, followed by Utah (#385) and Washington (#390). It's in the top 1,000 in 28 states.
- MeaningLexi is an English form of Alexandra, which means “defender”.
About the name Lexi
Lexi is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “defender”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-exi”. US birth records list Lexi for girls from 1948 to 2025, in 63 of those 78 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #241 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #628, with 464 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.4 | 689,655 girls |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 girls |
| 1960s | 2.6 | 384,615 girls |
| 1970s | 5.9 | 169,779 girls |
| 1980s | 22 | 44,924 girls |
| 1990s | 182 | 5,500 girls |
| 2000s | 486 | 2,058 girls |
| 2010s | 653 | 1,532 girls |
| 2020s | 401 | 2,495 girls |
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Questions about the name Lexi
What does the name Lexi mean?
Lexi means “defender” in English, as a form of Alexandra.
What is the origin of the name Lexi?
Lexi has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Lexi a boy or girl name?
Lexi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lexi?
Lexi ranked #628 for US girls in 2025, given to 464 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#241).