Lexus
Lexus is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Created modern name, associated with elegance or luxury.
Origin and history
Lexus originated as a brand name created for a line of luxury automobiles introduced by Toyota in the late 1980s. It was adopted as a given name in the United States during the 1990s as part of a trend of using luxury brand names for children. While its popularity has declined since its peak, it remains in steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
6,574 babies in the United States have been named Lexus since 1880. It ranks #2084 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1981.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.2 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
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 | 3,408 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,373 |
| 2010-2019 | 673 |
| 2020-2029 | 120 |
Fun facts
- The name was invented in 1986 by a branding firm for Toyota's luxury car division.
- Lexus saw its highest usage as a U.S. baby name in the 1990s alongside similar luxury brand names.