Lexis
A female given name, variant of Alexis
Every Lexis since 1982 — 3,358 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lexis
Lexis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,194 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 3,358 American babies have been named Lexis. Its peak came in 1998, when 223 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Lexis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lexis 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 | 6 | #14,194 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,902 | — | — |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,768 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,108 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,728 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,690 | — | — |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,883 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,063 | — | — |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,102 | — | — |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,724 | — | — |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,195 | — | — |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,818 | — | — |
| 2013 | 45 | #3,503 | — | — |
| 2012 | 71 | #2,557 | 5 | #13,437 |
| 2011 | 79 | #2,358 | — | — |
| 2010 | 93 | #2,131 | — | — |
| 2009 | 114 | #1,863 | 6 | #11,887 |
| 2008 | 90 | #2,214 | 5 | #13,782 |
| 2007 | 109 | #1,903 | — | — |
| 2006 | 133 | #1,609 | — | — |
| 2005 | 118 | #1,687 | 8 | #8,786 |
| 2004 | 178 | #1,234 | — | — |
| 2003 | 169 | #1,247 | — | — |
| 2002 | 163 | #1,235 | — | — |
| 2001 | 190 | #1,114 | — | — |
| 2000 | 187 | #1,102 | — | — |
| 1995 | 167 | #1,072 | 9 | #6,217 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,588 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,980 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lexis mean?
A female given name, variant of Alexis
How popular is the name Lexis in 2025?
Lexis ranked #14,194 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lexis?
3,358 babies have been named Lexis in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lexis most popular?
Lexis peaked in 1998, when 223 newborns received the name.
Is Lexis a boy or girl name?
Lexis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lexis rising or falling?
Lexis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.