Girl · #15,899 in 2026

Lexey

Name: Popularity of the name Lexey in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lexey, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,899

Peak Rank

#5,363 (1998)

Total Babies

208

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2017

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#5363

Peak Rank

208

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lexey

Lexey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1988, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 19 Lexeys were born — ranking #5,363 that year. As of 2026, Lexey ranks #15,899 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 208 Lexeys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lexey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lexey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lexi
Lexie
Lexy
Leccy
Lexa
Looksee
Laxey
Luxo
Lex
Flexi
Alexi
Plexi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lexey

What does the name Lexey mean?

Lexey is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lexey in 2026?

In 2026, Lexey ranks #15,899 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lexey most popular?

Lexey reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #5,363 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lexey most popular?

Lexey has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lexey.

Is Lexey a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lexey is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Lexey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lexey include Marium, Allisen, Merina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lexey

Lexey is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 208 births in the dataset. Lexey's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #5,363. Use the chart and map above to compare Lexey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.