Lexi is a distinctive choice, ranked #263 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Lexi in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#263
US Rank #563
About the Name Lexi
Lexi has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 137 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #42 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 9 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Lexi is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #563 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Lexi
Unlikely. With around 182 UK babies named Lexi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lexi in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Lexi has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 137 places in the last five years. Its peak was #42 in 2013. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Lexi is more popular in the UK (#263) than in the US (#563). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Lexi include: Lexi VonderLieth — Lexi VonderLieth is an American professional surfer.; Lexi Potter — Alexia "Lexi" Potter is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the England under-23 national team.; Lexi Wilson — Lexi Wilson is a Bahamian beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Bahamas 2013 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant..
Lexi ranks #563 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
182
UK babies named Lexi (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 137 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lexi
Likely around 1 other Lexi in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Lexi
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Lexi VonderLieth is an American professional surfer. In 2004, VonderLeith became a professional surfer and has been ranked on the Association of Surfing Professionals Tour since that time.
Alexia "Lexi" Potter is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the England under-23 national team. A product of the Chelsea academy, she previously captained the England under-17s.
Alexandra Danielle Ainsworth is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Kristina Davis on General Hospital, off and on from 2009 to 2023.
Alexis Makenzie Boling, is an American fashion model. She is best known for her multiple covers for Vogue Italia and her appearances in numerous Prada campaigns.
Alexis "Lexi" Rodriguez is an American professional volleyball libero for LOVB Omaha of LOVB Pro. She played college volleyball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where she holds the program record for career digs.
Alexa Held is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Tempo of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for PEAC-Pécs of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A. She played college basketball at DePaul.
Alexandra "Lexi" Dominique Houghton Gonzales is a Filipino actress and singer. She is notable for her participations in reality shows such as StarStruck and Running Man Philippines.