Lexie
Lexie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Lexie originated as a diminutive of names like Alexandra or Alexis, which derive from Greek roots meaning defender of mankind. Historically a pet form, it has established itself as an independent given name in the United States. It remains moderately popular as both a standalone name and a nickname.
Popularity in the United States
16,789 babies in the United States have been named Lexie since 1880. It ranks #1183 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #976.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.8 %)
- TX (12.8 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- UT (3.5 %)
- OH (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13 |
| 1890-1900 | 119 |
| 1900-1910 | 180 |
| 1910-1920 | 403 |
| 1920-1930 | 439 |
| 1930-1940 | 259 |
| 1940-1950 | 236 |
| 1950-1960 | 263 |
| 1960-1970 | 153 |
| 1970-1980 | 141 |
| 1980-1990 | 455 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,478 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,390 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,802 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,458 |
Famous people named Lexie
- Lexie Alford: Travel Blogger, Content Creator
- Lexie Brown: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Lexie Priessman: Gymnast, Athlete
Fun facts
- Lexie evolved from a nickname for Alexandra or Alexis into a popular standalone name in English-speaking countries.
- It shares identical pronunciation with Lexi and Lexy, with Lexie being a traditional English diminutive spelling.