The nameLexie
Lexie is an English pet form of Alexandra or Alexis that became a name in its own right. It appeared in France in 1999.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Lexie comes from Alexandra, from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and aner, "man".
Origin
English. It is also spelled Lexi.
History
Lexie appeared in France in 1999 and grew fast in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Lexie
Lexie in France
Lexie was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,815 births over the decade, 65% of all recorded babies named Lexie. Its rise began around 2009, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Lexie in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 138 births a year on average, against 212 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Lexie in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lexie mean?
Lexie comes from Alexandra, from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and aner, "man".
What is the origin of the name Lexie?
English. It is also spelled Lexi.
Is Lexie a girl's or a boy's name?
Lexie is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Lexie?
Variants and related names of Lexie include Alexandra.