Bexley
From Old English byxe (“box tree”) + leah (“wood”), equivalent to box + -ley (“lea”).
Every Bexley since 2009 — 3,493 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bexley
Bexley is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #963 in 2025 with 268 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2009, 3,493 American babies have been named Bexley — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 409 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bexley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bexley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 268 | #963 | 14 | #6,182 |
| 2024 | 214 | #1,128 | 17 | #5,466 |
| 2023 | 237 | #1,056 | 19 | #5,096 |
| 2022 | 314 | #888 | 19 | #5,042 |
| 2021 | 378 | #753 | 31 | #3,591 |
| 2020 | 325 | #840 | 28 | #3,739 |
| 2019 | 278 | #952 | 21 | #4,657 |
| 2018 | 296 | #908 | 17 | #5,350 |
| 2017 | 286 | #925 | 41 | #2,898 |
| 2016 | 276 | #974 | 13 | #6,404 |
| 2015 | 204 | #1,215 | 8 | #8,850 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,717 | 11 | #7,129 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,979 | 7 | #9,767 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,639 | 8 | #8,965 |
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| 2010 | 8 | #12,460 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,546 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bexley mean?
From Old English byxe (“box tree”) + leah (“wood”), equivalent to box + -ley (“lea”).
How popular is the name Bexley in 2025?
Bexley ranked #963 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 268 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bexley?
3,493 babies have been named Bexley in the United States since 2009, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bexley most popular?
Bexley peaked in 2021, when 409 newborns received the name.
Is Bexley a boy or girl name?
Bexley is used for both: about 93% of babies named Bexley have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Bexley rising or falling?
Bexley is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.