Girl nameCurrently #12,857 in the USFalling
Lexis
//ˈlɛksɪs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19985 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lexis's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lexis's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lexis |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 61 |
| 1993 | 91 |
| 1994 | 144 |
| 1995 | 176 |
| 1996 | 199 |
| 1997 | 199 |
| 1998 | 223 |
| 1999 | 180 |
| 2000 | 187 |
| 2001 | 190 |
| 2002 | 163 |
| 2003 | 169 |
| 2004 | 178 |
| 2005 | 126 |
| 2006 | 133 |
| 2007 | 109 |
| 2008 | 95 |
| 2009 | 120 |
| 2010 | 93 |
| 2011 | 79 |
| 2012 | 76 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Lexis through the decades
- Lexis peaked in 1998, when 223 babies were named Lexis in the US.
- The 2000s were Lexis's strongest decade, averaging 147 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lexis has fallen 85% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lexis currently ranks #12,857 in the US and is cooling off.