Lex
- Pronunciation
- [Lex]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Abbreviation Of Alexander.
- Origin
- English
Lex Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,934 baby boys have been named Lex. The name peaked in 2012 with 94 US births that year (rank #1649). In 2024, ranked #2216 nationally — 567 places below its 2012 peak.
Top States for Lex
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lex births are: California (363), Texas (260), Florida (97).
Other English-Origin Names Like Lex
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3-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lex's exact length and starting letter: Lad, Lai, Lam, Lan, Lap.
Quick Facts About Lex
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Compare Lex to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lex against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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