The nameLexi

Lexi is a pet form of Alexandra or Alexis. It was popular in England and Wales in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

Lexi comes from Alexandra or Alexis, from the Greek alexein, "to defend".

Origin

English, from a diminutive.

History

Lexi reached 42nd place in England and Wales in 2013.

Popularity of the name Lexi

Lexi in the United States

563rdmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2014peak year (1,334 births)
27,646babies named Lexi in the United States since 1880
06671,334 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Lexi was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 11,438 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Lexi. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Lexi in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 688 births a year on average, against 984 in the five years before.

Lexi in the United Kingdom

323rdmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2010peak year (1,572 births)
15,393babies named Lexi in the United Kingdom since 1997
07861,572 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Lexi was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 10,377 births over the decade, 67% of all recorded babies named Lexi. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Lexi in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 250 births a year on average, against 571 in the five years before.

Lexi in Ireland

336thmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025
2013peak year (127 births)
913babies named Lexi in Ireland since 1964
064127 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Lexi

Names from the same generation as Lexi, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lexi mean?

Lexi comes from Alexandra or Alexis, from the Greek alexein, "to defend".

What is the origin of the name Lexi?

English, from a diminutive.

Is Lexi a girl's or a boy's name?

Lexi is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Lexi?

In 2024, Lexi was the 563rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 536 births.

What are the variants of the name Lexi?

Variants and related names of Lexi include Alexandra.

What are good sibling names for Lexi?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Maddison, Marilyn, Tessa and Lilly for a sister, Johnny, Mohamed, Stanley and Harry for a brother.