Rexie
A diminutive form of the name Rex meaning "king".
Name Census estimates that about 19 living Americans carry the first name Rexie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Rexie today is around 83 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rexie births was 1936 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rexie. 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
- • The typical person named Rexie is about 83 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rexies were born before 1953.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rexie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
19
~ 1 in 18,039,702 Americans
Peak year
1936
7 babies that year
Average age
83
years old
1950 SSA rank
#4,101
Tracked since 1913
Gender
Gender distribution for Rexie
Rexie is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 70 total registrations, 32 (45.7%) were male and 38 (54.3%) were female.
Rexie as a male name
- Ranked #4,101 in 1950
- 5 male births in 1950
- Peak: 1913 (6 births)
Rexie as a female name
- Ranked #5,170 in 1947
- 6 female births in 1947
- Peak: 1936 (7 births)
Popularity
Rexie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rexie from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 22 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rexie 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 Rexie 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 Rexie
The name Rexie is believed to have originated from the Latin word "rex," meaning "king" or "ruler." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Latin was widely used as a scholarly and ecclesiastical language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rexie can be found in the 12th century, when it was used as a diminutive form of the name Reginald, which itself derived from the Old German "Reginhard," meaning "strong ruler." This suggests that Rexie was initially a nickname or pet name given to those with regal or noble associations.
In the 14th century, the name Rexie appeared in various medieval manuscripts and chronicles, often referring to minor noblemen or landowners. It is believed that during this time, the name became more widespread among the upper classes as a way to convey a sense of authority and prestige.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Rexie was Rexie de Montfort, a 13th-century English nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Barons' Revolt against King John. He was born around 1190 and died in 1265.
Another individual of historical significance was Rexie von Habsburg, a 16th-century Austrian nobleman and diplomat who served as an ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire. He was born in 1528 and passed away in 1594.
In the realm of literature, the name Rexie was immortalized in the 17th-century play "The Alchemist" by Ben Jonson, where one of the characters bears this name.
During the 18th century, Rexie Beaumont, a French philosopher and writer, gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. He was born in 1711 and died in 1785.
Another notable figure was Rexie Dalton, an American outlaw and member of the infamous Dalton Gang, who was active in the late 19th century. He was born in 1861 and met his untimely demise in 1892 during a failed bank robbery attempt.
While the name Rexie may have fallen out of widespread use in recent times, its history and association with nobility, authority, and regal connotations remain an integral part of its legacy.
People
Rexie + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rexie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rexie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 19 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rexie 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 18,039,702 US residents.
Is Rexie a common name?
We classify Rexie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 70 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rexie most popular?
The single biggest year for Rexie was 1936, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rexie is about 83 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rexie a female name?
Yes, 54.3% of people registered as Rexie 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.
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.