Lexany
A modern invented name, potentially derived from Latin combining the meanings "word" and "law".
Name Census estimates that about 96 living Americans carry the first name Lexany. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lexany today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lexany births was 2007 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lexany. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lexany. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
96
~ 1 in 3,570,358 Americans
Peak year
2007
11 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,856
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Lexany: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lexany from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 46 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Lexany remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lexany by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lexany during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lexany
The name Lexany finds its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating around the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "lexis," which means "word" or "speech." The name is believed to have been used in ancient Greece, particularly among philosophers and scholars who valued the power of language and rhetoric.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lexany dates back to the 4th century BC, when a Greek philosopher and orator named Lexany of Ephesus was mentioned in historical texts. He was known for his eloquent speeches and his ability to captivate audiences with his words.
In the 1st century AD, there was a Roman poet named Lexany Claudius, who gained recognition for his lyrical works and his contributions to the literary scene of ancient Rome.
During the Byzantine Empire, a notable figure named Lexany Porphyrogenitus lived in the 10th century. He was a scholar and a member of the imperial family, known for his extensive knowledge of Greek literature and philosophy.
In the 12th century, a French noblewoman named Lexany de Montfort was mentioned in historical records for her involvement in the Albigensian Crusade, a religious conflict in southern France.
Another notable figure with the name Lexany was an Italian humanist and scholar from the 15th century, Lexany Bruni. He played a significant role in the revival of classical learning during the Renaissance period and was renowned for his translations of ancient Greek texts.
Throughout history, the name Lexany has been associated with individuals who valued knowledge, language, and intellectual pursuits. It has been carried by scholars, poets, philosophers, and individuals who made notable contributions to their respective fields.
People
Lexany + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lexany: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lexany?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 96 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lexany going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,570,358 US residents.
Is Lexany a common name?
We classify Lexany as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 97 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lexany most popular?
The single biggest year for Lexany was 2007, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lexany is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lexany in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lexany a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lexany in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lexany still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lexany in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lexany can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Lexany?
Find out how many people share the name Lexany on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.