Lexington
Every Lexington since 1987 — 2,340 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lexington
Lexington is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,712 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 2,340 American babies have been named Lexington — about 56% girls and 44% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 153 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Lexington stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lexington 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 | 14 | #7,712 | 16 | #5,747 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,728 | 32 | #3,572 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,158 | 40 | #3,095 |
| 2022 | 46 | #3,451 | 52 | #2,606 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,192 | 74 | #2,019 |
| 2020 | 58 | #2,842 | 92 | #1,702 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,526 | 78 | #1,909 |
| 2018 | 75 | #2,411 | 78 | #1,909 |
| 2017 | 74 | #2,449 | 41 | #2,926 |
| 2016 | 77 | #2,423 | 46 | #2,675 |
| 2015 | 81 | #2,306 | 36 | #3,196 |
| 2014 | 83 | #2,263 | 44 | #2,736 |
| 2013 | 76 | #2,395 | 30 | #3,548 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,344 | 28 | #3,765 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,207 | 23 | #4,302 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,347 | 28 | #3,767 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,987 | 38 | #3,083 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,476 | 27 | #3,887 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,980 | 18 | #5,135 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,748 | 17 | #5,217 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,429 | 20 | #4,405 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,560 | 15 | #5,396 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,178 | 16 | #4,951 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,557 | 12 | #5,930 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,930 | 13 | #5,554 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,908 | 11 | #6,163 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,838 | 9 | #6,216 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,722 |
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Famous people named Lexington
- Lexington Steele Actor · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lexington in 2025?
Lexington ranked #7,712 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lexington?
2,340 babies have been named Lexington in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lexington most popular?
Lexington peaked in 2018, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Lexington a boy or girl name?
Lexington is used for both: about 56% of babies named Lexington have been girls and 44% boys.
Is the name Lexington rising or falling?
Lexington is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lexington?
Well-known people named Lexington include Lexington Steele (actor).