Lexi
How to say it: LEK-see · /ˈlɛksi/
Defender of the people; short form of Alexandra or Alexis, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) + 'aner' (man).
Lexi was the 467th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 464 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 57% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #699 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #467 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 464 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,069 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #699 |
| In France, 2025 | #366 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising in recent decades, Lexi peaked in the 2010s. Although close to that peak, a gentle slip is expected.
What goes with it
Gentle amid crisp and breathy sounds, Lexi stays bright. Izzy makes a lively companion.
Nicknames
- Lex
Honouring a Lexi in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lexi is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Greek.
In France: #366 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #338. Ireland: #342.
Famous people named Lexi
- Lexi Ainsworth (born 1992)American actress
- Lexi Alexander (born 1974)German director
- Lexi Randall (born 1980)American actress
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