Lex
4 countries#2304 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lex was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,010 births recorded 1892–2025 · currently #2304 · peaked in 2023 with 95 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
388 births recorded 1999–2023 · peaked in 2008 with 30 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
359 births recorded 1999–2021 · currently #1329 · peaked in 2008 with 25 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
29 births recorded 2005–2023 · peaked in 2005 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
15 births recorded 2007–2020 · peaked in 2007 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lex’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1605 | — |
| 2007 | #1650 | ↓45 |
| 2008 | #1736 | ↓86 |
| 2009 | #1789 | ↓53 |
| 2010 | #1850 | ↓61 |
| 2011 | #1730 | ↑120 |
| 2012 | #1637 | ↑93 |
| 2013 | #2250 | ↓613 |
| 2014 | #2256 | ↓6 |
| 2015 | #2068 | ↑188 |
| 2016 | #1921 | ↑147 |
| 2017 | #1717 | ↑204 |
| 2018 | #1838 | ↓121 |
| 2019 | #1737 | ↑101 |
| 2020 | #1798 | ↓61 |
| 2021 | #1740 | ↑58 |
| 2022 | #1892 | ↓152 |
| 2023 | #1787 | ↑105 |
| 2024 | #2210 | ↓423 |
| 2025 | #2304 | ↓94 |
Frequently asked questions about Lex
Is Lex a popular name?
Yes — Lex currently ranks #2304 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lex more common for boys or girls?
Lex is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lex most popular?
Lex peaked in 2023 in United States, with 95 recorded births that year.
Is Lex rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lex’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1066 in 1892 to #2304 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lex?
At least 4,413 babies have been recorded with the name Lex across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Lex popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lex appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Lex?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lex include Kal, Marlow, Marquise.
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