Lex
boy name#2304 in 2025Lex entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #910 in 1956, ranks #2304 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
#2304
rank today
#910
peak (1956)
60
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1007 |
| 1900s | #1264 |
| 1910s | #1985 |
| 1920s | #2100 |
| 1930s | #1841 |
| 1940s | #2036 |
| 1950s | #1026 |
| 1960s | #1452 |
| 1970s | #2576 |
| 1980s | #3013 |
| 1990s | #3014 |
| 2000s | #1980 |
| 2010s | #1900 |
| 2020s | #1955 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lex has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Lex are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lex alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lex in 2025?
- Lex ranks #2304 among US boy names in 2025, with 60 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lex most popular?
- Lex peaked in 1956, reaching #910 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lex with classmates?
- Lex will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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