Lexi Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lexi is a modern variation of the Greek name Alexandra, meaning 'defender of men'.
Meaning of the Name Lexi
Lexi is a diminutive form of the name Alexandra, which has Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men'. Lexi is a playful and modern variation of the name, popularized in the late 20th century.
Popularity of the Name Lexi
The popularity for the name Lexi peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 1,334 births, which ranked number 514 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Lexi had the most female births in 2014 with 1,334, which ranked number 241 out of 19,224 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lexi has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,302 births to 714 births, a decline of -45.16%. Among females, Lexi has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,302 births to 714 births, a decline of -45.16%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lexi
- 20 Year Trend of Lexi: -1.11%
- 10 Year Trend of Lexi: -45.16%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lexi: -45.16%
Popularity of Lexi by State
Among females, Lexi was most popular in Western states with 182 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 112 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lexi. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 403 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 559 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 588 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 105 | 332 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 433 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 500 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 796 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 238 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 210 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 515 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 526 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 247 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 379 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 468 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 654 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 217 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 439 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 268 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 546 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 502 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 680 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 622 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 266 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 542 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 531 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 462 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 596 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 112 | 314 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 167 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 598 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 335 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 401 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lexi
- Total Births of Lexi: 672 (-5.83%)
- Female Births of Lexi: 672 (-5.83%)
Given the downward trend of Lexi over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.83% decrease in total births, for a total of 672 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lexi have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 672 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.83%.