Lexxie
A variant or feminine form of Alexis, derived from Greek meaning "defender".
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the first name Lexxie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lexxie today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lexxie births was 2011 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lexxie. 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.
People living today
132
~ 1 in 2,596,624 Americans
Peak year
2011
15 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,216
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Lexxie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lexxie from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 72 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lexxie 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 Lexxie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lexxies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lexxie
The name Lexxie is a modern variation of the name Alexis, which has its roots in ancient Greece. Alexis is derived from the Greek word "alexo," meaning "to defend" or "to help." The name gained popularity in the 4th century BC when Alexander the Great, one of the most renowned military leaders in history, bore the name.
Lexxie, as a diminutive form of Alexis, likely emerged in the 20th century as a more unique and contemporary twist on the traditional name. While it retains the essence of its Greek origin, Lexxie has evolved into a distinct and stylish name in its own right.
Throughout history, notable individuals have carried the name Alexis. One of the earliest recorded instances is Saint Alexis, a 5th-century Roman nobleman who renounced his wealth and lived as a beggar to pursue a life of religious devotion.
In the realm of literature, the name Alexis appears in the pastoral poem "Alexis" by the Roman poet Virgil, written around 42 BC. The poem tells the story of an unrequited love between a shepherd and a young man named Alexis.
During the Renaissance, Alexis was a popular name among the French nobility. One prominent figure was Alexis Petrovitch, the son of Peter the Great, who ruled as Tsar of Russia from 1718 to 1725.
In more recent times, the name Alexis has been borne by notable individuals such as Alexis Carrel, a French surgeon and biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1912. Alexis Korner, an English blues musician and radio broadcaster, was influential in the British blues revival of the 1960s.
Other famous individuals with the name Alexis include Alexis Bledel, an American actress known for her role in the television series "Gilmore Girls," and Alexis Ohanian, an American internet entrepreneur and co-founder of the social news website Reddit.
While the name Lexxie itself may not have a long and storied history, it carries the weight and significance of its ancient Greek roots, embodying the qualities of strength, defense, and resilience.
People
Lexxie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lexxie 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
Lexxie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lexxie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 132 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lexxie 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 2,596,624 US residents.
Is Lexxie a common name?
We classify Lexxie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 134 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lexxie most popular?
The single biggest year for Lexxie was 2011, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lexxie is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lexxie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lexxie 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.
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.