Total births
3,239
Unisex name · since 2009
Bexley
Since 2009, U.S. Social Security records show 3,239 babies named Bexley, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1134
- among girls today
- 3,239
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
Bexley currently ranks #1134 among unisex names in America, with 3,239 babies recorded since 2009.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bexley has been recorded 3,239 times among girls since 2009, currently ranked #1134 nationally and more common than 94% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2025.
- #1134 among girls today
- 3,239 born since 2009
- 2020s peak decade
- 94% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bexley is currently the #1134 unisex name in America, more common than 94% of girls - 3,239 born since 2009, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1134
- among girls today
- 3,239
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
Bexley vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1134
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 94% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Bexley was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
378 babies were named Bexley in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Bexley compares
3,239 Top 17% higher than 83% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bexley's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bexley | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,239 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 378 | 48 | 19,840 |
Bexley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bexley's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2009, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 378, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bexley at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,134
Active since
2009
Bexley popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 378
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Bexley popularity over time - boys
254 total births recorded since 2012 (Bexley as boys' name)
Bexley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Bexley's strongest decade.
1,736 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Bexley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,497 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,736 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 1,736 births (54% of all-time use).
How Bexley compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Bexley's total volume
Bexley vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Bexley by state
Where Bexley concentrates geographically, total births since 2009
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 382 | 11.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 309 | 9.5% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 154 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Utah | | 116 | 3.6% |
| #5 | California | | 107 | 3.3% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 105 | 3.2% |
| #7 | Florida | | 88 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 86 | 2.7% |
Ohio share of Bexley's total US births 11.8%
Even split
382 of 3,239 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 37 reporting states.
Bexley appears in 37 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bexley? ▼
Since 2009, Social Security records show 3,239 babies named Bexley. Today it holds rank #1134 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 378 births.
When was Bexley most popular? ▼
Bexley was most popular in the 2020s decade with 1,736 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Bexley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bexley are Ohio (382 births), Texas (309 births), Indiana (154 births).
Is Bexley a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Bexley is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,239 births, and as a boy's name it has 254 births.
How long has the name Bexley been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bexley since 2009 -- 17 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Bexley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bexlee, Bexleigh, Bexlie, Bexli, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Bexley's data
- Ohio records the most Bexleys (382 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bexley
Nearby Names Like Bexley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bexley
Bexlee Girl
#2971 510 births
Bexleigh Girl
#4552 400 births
Bexlie Girl
#13207 111 births
Bexli Girl
48 births
Bex Girl
#11060 30 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2009–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bexley: #1134 Unisex Name - 3,239 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bexley. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bexley draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.