Total births
783
Girls' name · since 1976
Lexia
Lexia has 783 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11367
- among girls today
- 783
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Lexia is the #11367 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 783 recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lexia has been recorded 783 times among girls since 1976, currently ranked #11367 nationally and more common than 36% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2024.
- #11367 among girls today
- 783 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lexia is currently the #11367 girls' name in America, more common than 36% of girls - 783 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11367
- among girls today
- 783
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other girls
Lexia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11367
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 36% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Lexia was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
60 babies were named Lexia in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Lexia compares
783 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Lexia's all-time total is 105% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lexia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 783 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 60 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lexia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lexia splits its recorded history at 2007: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 60 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lexia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#11,367
Active since
1976
Lexia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2024
- Peak year (2002)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Lexia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Lexia's strongest decade.
432 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Lexia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 147
1990s
147 births
- 2000s
2000s
432 births
- 2010s 158
2010s
158 births
- 2020s 35
2020s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 432 births (55% of all-time use).
How Lexia 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 Lexia's total volume
Lexia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lexia by state
Where Lexia concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 47 | 6.0% |
| #2 | California | | 26 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 12 | 1.5% |
Texas share of Lexia's total US births 6.0%
Even split
47 of 783 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lexia? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 783 babies named Lexia. Today it holds rank #11367 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 60 births.
When was Lexia most popular? ▼
Lexia was most popular in the 2000s decade with 432 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Lexia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lexia are Texas (47 births), California (26 births), Florida (12 births).
How long has the name Lexia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lexia since 1976 -- 49 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Lexia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lexi, Lexie, Lexus, Lexis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lexia's data
- Lexia's decade-level peak was the 2000s (432 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lexias (47 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lexia
Nearby Names Like Lexia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lexia
Lexi Girl
#563 28,115 births
Lexie Girl
#1128 16,789 births
Lexus Girl
#6067 6,574 births
Lexis Girl
#12533 3,314 births
Lexy Girl
#4423 3,001 births
Compare Lexia side by side: Lexia vs Lexi Lexia vs Lexie Lexia vs Lexus
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lexia
Kierstyn #11366
2,421 births · Peak 2007
Riann #11368
773 births · Peak 1977
Jaelene #11365
489 births · Peak 1998
Anarosa #11369
350 births · Peak 1987
Haily #11364
3,113 births · Peak 2003
Chai #11370
263 births · Peak 2020
Shaylyn #11363
2,109 births · Peak 1993
Kallee #11371
758 births · Peak 2008
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, 1976–2024 (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. "Lexia: #11367 Girls' Name - 783 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lexia. 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 Lexia 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.