How Many People Are Named Lexington?

Complete statistics for the name Lexington: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lexington
Very Rare
Old English

Lexington means 'city of the Lycaon tribe' and is a very rare female name. Only 1 in 144,300 Americans have this name, making it quite unique among female names. With most people named Lexington being under 30, it's clear this is a modern, rising trend.

~2,287
Living in US
1 in 144,300
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
City of the Lycaon tribe
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,308
Worldwide Bearers
#565,047
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,287
🇨🇴 Colombia
3
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇩🇪 Germany
2
🇮🇳 India
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
999 (44%)
♀ Female
1,287 (56%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
2,172
Would be under 30 (94%)
137
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,309 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lexington Through the Generations

Lexington has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 153 births. Today, there are 2,287 people named Lexington living in the US, with the majority under 30 years old. This indicates that Lexington is a name embraced by younger generations, with only 137 individuals aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 131
California 109
New York 76
Florida 39
Michigan 25
Georgia 21
Pennsylvania 21
Indiana 17
Illinois 15
Missouri 6

✨ Similar Names to Lexington

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lexington's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Lexington

How Many People Have the Name Lexington?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,287 people in the United States currently share the name Lexington. That works out to roughly 1 in every 144,300 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lexington a Common or Rare Name?

Lexington 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 Lexington Mean?

Lexington means "city of the Lycaon tribe" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lexington in SSA data, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

When Was Lexington Most Popular?

The name Lexington reached peak popularity in 2018, with 153 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 Lexington?

Approximately 2,287 people named Lexington live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,309. That works out to roughly 1 in 144,300 Americans.

Is Lexington a rare name?

Lexington is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 144,300 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lexington mean?

Lexington means "city of the Lycaon tribe" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Lexington more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 44% of people named Lexington are male and 56% are female.

When was Lexington most popular?

Lexington peaked in 2018 with 153 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,287
All-Time Births2,309
1 in X1 in 144,300
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2018
World Rank#565,047
Male %44%
Female %56%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.