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Lexys

A feminine variation of the Greek name Alexis meaning "defender" or "helper".

Name Census estimates that about 68 living Americans carry the first name Lexys. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lexys today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lexys births was 1999 (13 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Lexys. 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 Lexys. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

68

~ 1 in 5,040,505 Americans

Peak year

1999

13 babies that year

Average age

25

years old

2010 SSA rank

#16,130

Tracked since 1996

Popularity

Lexys: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Lexys from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 35 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

0371013200020052010

Decades

Lexys 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 Lexys during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s02828
2000s03535
2010s066

Origin

Meaning and history of Lexys

The name Lexys originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots traced back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "lexis," which means "word" or "phrase," signifying a strong connection to language, communication, and eloquence.

During the classical Greek era, the name was primarily associated with scholars, poets, and philosophers who had a deep appreciation for the written and spoken word. It was often bestowed upon individuals who exhibited exceptional linguistic skills or made significant contributions to the field of literature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lexys can be found in the works of the renowned Greek philosopher Plato. In his dialogues, he references a character named Lexys, who is portrayed as a skilled orator and a student of rhetoric, indicating the historical significance of this name in the realm of intellectual discourse.

Throughout the centuries, the name Lexys has been carried by notable figures who have left their mark on various fields. One such individual was Lexys of Miletus, a Greek historian and geographer who lived in the 5th century BCE. His writings, though now lost, were highly regarded in his time and contributed to the development of early cartography.

In the 2nd century CE, Lexys of Samos, a Greek mathematician and astronomer, made significant advancements in the study of celestial bodies and the calculation of planetary movements. His work influenced the development of astronomy and laid the foundation for future discoveries in the field.

During the Byzantine era, Lexys Porphyrogenitus, a prominent scholar and author, wrote extensively on a wide range of topics, including history, philosophy, and theology. His treatises and commentaries were widely studied and served as valuable resources for generations of scholars.

Another notable figure bearing the name Lexys was a 16th-century Italian humanist scholar and poet, Lexys Strozzi. Her literary works, which included poetry collections and philosophical treatises, earned her widespread recognition and admiration among her contemporaries.

In the 19th century, Lexys Müller, a German philologist and orientalist, made significant contributions to the study of comparative linguistics and the interpretation of ancient texts. His groundbreaking work on the analysis of languages and their historical development influenced the field of linguistics for years to come.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Lexys and left an indelible mark on various disciplines, from literature and philosophy to mathematics and linguistics. The name's strong connection to language and intellectual pursuits has endured across centuries and cultures, reflecting the enduring value placed on knowledge, communication, and the power of words.

People

Lexys + last name combinations

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FAQ

Lexys: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Lexys?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 68 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lexys 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 5,040,505 US residents.

Is Lexys a common name?

We classify Lexys as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 69 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Lexys most popular?

The single biggest year for Lexys was 1999, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lexys is about 25 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 Lexys in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Lexys a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lexys 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 Lexys still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Lexys 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 Lexys 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 have the name Lexys?

If you just want to know how many Americans are named Lexys, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.

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