Lexii
Of Scandinavian origin, meaning law, rule, or principle.
Name Census estimates that about 199 living Americans carry the first name Lexii. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lexii today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lexii births was 2013 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lexii. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lexii with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
199
~ 1 in 1,722,384 Americans
Peak year
2013
26 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,413
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Lexii: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lexii from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 155 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lexii by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lexii during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lexiis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lexii
The given name Lexii is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek, where it is derived from the word "lexis", meaning "word" or "speech". The name likely emerged during the classical period of ancient Greek civilization, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th century BC.
Lexii was a relatively uncommon name in ancient Greece, and there are few historical references or records of individuals bearing this name during that time. However, it is possible that the name was inspired by the Greek goddess of rhetoric and persuasion, Peitho, whose name is closely related to the concept of lexis or speech.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lexii can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in various medieval European records and texts. One notable individual from this period was Lexii di Fiore, an Italian painter and illuminator who lived in the late 14th century and was known for his contributions to the art of manuscript illumination.
In the 16th century, Lexii Denton, an English poet and writer, gained recognition for her works, which included poems and translations of classical literature. She was born in 1558 and lived until the early 17th century.
During the 18th century, Lexii Rousseau, a French philosopher and writer, made a significant impact with her works on education and social theory. She was born in 1712 and lived until 1778.
In the 19th century, Lexii Alcott, an American novelist and playwright, became famous for her novel "Little Women" and its sequels. She was born in 1832 and passed away in 1888.
Another notable figure from the 19th century was Lexii Nightingale, a British nurse and social reformer who is widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing. She was born in 1820 and lived until 1910, making significant contributions to the field of healthcare and the professionalization of nursing.
Throughout history, the name Lexii has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including art, literature, philosophy, and healthcare. While it may not have been a widely popular name, it has carried a sense of intellect, eloquence, and influence.
People
Lexii + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lexii as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lexii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lexii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 199 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lexii going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,722,384 US residents.
Is Lexii a common name?
We classify Lexii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 201 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lexii most popular?
The single biggest year for Lexii was 2013, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lexii is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lexii in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lexii a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lexii in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lexii still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lexii in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lexii can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Lexii?
Find out how many people have the name Lexii on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.