Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Lexx

Lexx is a science fiction television series created by Lex Gigeroff and brothers Paul and Michael Donovan. It originally aired on April 18, 1997, on Canada's Citytv as four made-for-TV movies. Beginning with season two, the format changed to a traditional TV series with each episode running 45 minutes long.

Current Rank
#10,812
Peak Rank
#6,257 (2003)
Total Babies
92
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2000
First Year
2023
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#6257
Peak Rank
92
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lexx

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Lexx is a science fiction television series created by Lex Gigeroff and brothers Paul and Michael Donovan. It originally aired on April 18, 1997, on Canada's Citytv as four made-for-TV movies. Beginning with season two, the format changed to a traditional TV series with each episode running 45 minutes long.

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The Story of Lexx

Lexx first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 11 Lexxs were born — ranking #6,257 that year. As of 2026, Lexx ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 92 Lexxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lexx

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lexx

What does the name Lexx mean?
Lexx is a science fiction television series created by Lex Gigeroff and brothers Paul and Michael Donovan. It originally aired on April 18, 1997, on Canada's Citytv as four made-for-TV movies. Beginning with season two, the format changed to a traditional TV series with each episode running 45 minutes long.
How popular is Lexx in 2026?
In 2026, Lexx ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Lexx most popular?
Lexx reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #6,257 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Lexx a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lexx is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Lexx?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lexx include Kimon, Natalio, Hakiem. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lexx

Lexx is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 92 births in the dataset. Lexx's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #6,257. Use the chart and map above to compare Lexx'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.