Name Legacy

Lex

Recorded 1892–2025 · United States

Lex was most popular in 2023, when 95 American babies were given the name — ranking #3,703 that year. In 2025 it ranked #4,960, with 60 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,010 people named Lex.

Most popular in2023
Rank that year#3,703
Births that year95
Total since 18804,010

Lex over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Lex’s peak in 2023. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

A variant of Alex · Greek · short form of Alexander

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org