Bexley
Bexley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clearing where box trees grow.
Origin and history
Bexley is a modern English name derived from an English place name originally meaning 'clearing where box trees grow.' It gained traction in the United States during the 2010s as part of the trend toward place-name and 'ley'-ending surnames. It remains a contemporary, moderately used choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
3,239 babies in the United States have been named Bexley since 1880. It ranks #3124 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #876.
States where it is most popular
- OH (14.5 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- IN (5.9 %)
- UT (4.4 %)
- CA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,497 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,736 |
Nicknames
Bex
Fun facts
- Bexley is a historic area and borough in Greater London, England, dating back to Anglo-Saxon times.
- Bexley is a relative newcomer to American baby name charts, rising significantly in usage only in the 2010s.