How Many People Are Named Lexa?
Complete statistics for the name Lexa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lexa is a very rare female name, with only 1,523 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 216,735 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 83% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2017.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 1,550 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lexa Through the Generations
Lexa has seen a steady rise in popularity over the past decade, becoming a favorite among younger generations. With 1,550 total births recorded since its inception, the name has gained traction, especially among those born in 2017 when it reached its peak with 115 births. Today, the average age of someone named Lexa is 19, with the majority of the 1,523 living bearers being under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lexa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lexa
How Many People Have the Name Lexa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 317 people in the United States currently share the name Lexa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,045,581 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lexa a Common or Rare Name?
Lexa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lexa Mean?
Lexa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lexa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lexa Most Popular?
The name Lexa reached peak popularity in 2017, with 115 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lexa?
Approximately 317 people named Lexa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 317. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,045,581 Americans.
Is Lexa a rare name?
Lexa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,045,581 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lexa mean?
Lexa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lexa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lexa are male and 100% are female.
When was Lexa most popular?
Lexa peaked in 2017 with 115 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.