Lexington
boy name#5608 in 2025Lexington entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #1694 in 2020, ranks #5608 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1987–2025
#5608
rank today
#1694
peak (2020)
16
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5784 |
| 1990s | #6154 |
| 2000s | #4836 |
| 2010s | #3035 |
| 2020s | #3078 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lexington has been most popular in NY, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Lexington are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lexington is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lexington in 2025?
- Lexington ranks #5608 among US boy names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lexington most popular?
- Lexington peaked in 2020, reaching #1694 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lexington with classmates?
- Lexington will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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