Lexie
How to say it: LEK-see · /ˈlɛksi/
Diminutive of Alexandra/Alexis; from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) + 'aner' (man): defender of men.
Lexie was the 467th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 163 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, 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 | 163 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,069 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #699 |
| In France, 2025 | #366 among girls’ names, 100 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A favorite in the 2000s, Lexie now sits well below that high while staying in regular use. The next few years should see it continue to soften.
What goes with it
Light and breezy with crisp breathy sounds and a gentle touch. Maddie and Izzy share its playful style.
Nicknames
- Lex
Honouring a Lexie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lexie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #366 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Lexie
- Lexie Hull (born 1999)American basketball player
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