Lex Name Popularity and Statistics
Lex is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Lex?
Lex is spelled L-E-X. The name has 3 letters.
Lex Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,304
Recorded Births60
- Boys usage fell 94 places to #2,304 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Lex Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 60 | #2,304 |
| 2024 | Boys | 65 | #2,210 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 90 | #1,787 |
| 2022 | Boys | 83 | #1,892 |
| 2021 | Boys | 93 | #1,740 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 83 | #1,798 |
| 2019 | Boys | 90 | #1,737 |
| 2018 | Boys | 82 | #1,838 |
| 2017 | Boys | 91 | #1,717 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 76 | #1,921 |
| 2015 | Boys | 68 | #2,068 |
| 2014 | Boys | 59 | #2,256 |
| 2013 | Boys | 57 | #2,250 |
| 2012 | Boys | 94 | #1,637 |
| 2011 | Boys | 85 | #1,730 |
| 2010 | Boys | 78 | #1,850 |
| 2009 | Boys | 84 | #1,789 |
| 2008 | Boys | 87 | #1,736 |
| 2007 | Boys | 93 | #1,650 |
| 2006 | Boys | 90 | #1,605 |
| 2005 | Boys | 81 | #1,659 |
When Was Lex Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Boys
94 recorded births
National rank #1,637
2021 · Boys
93 recorded births
National rank #1,740
2007 · Boys
93 recorded births
National rank #1,650
2017 · Boys
91 recorded births
National rank #1,717
Where Lex Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IL | #1,280 | 5 |
| GA | #1,350 | 5 |
| CA | #1,829 | 8 |