How old is someone named Lexi?
The average Lexi is 16 years old.
Half of all living Lexis are between 10 and 22.
When was Lexi popular?
Lexi rose fast and peaked in 2014, then faded almost as fast. 59% of all Lexis were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 12 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 46 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 91 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 386 | 370 |
| 1990s | 3,231 | 3,200 |
| 2000s | 9,000 | 8,900 |
| 2010s | 11,441 | 11,000 |
| 2020s | 3,908 | 3,900 |
How many Lexis are still alive?
About 28,000 Lexis are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 28,000 babies named Lexi since 1948.
Nearly every Lexi ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Lexi?
About half of living Lexis are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 52%
- Gen Alpha 41%
Is Lexi an old name?
No. Lexi is one of the youngest names around: younger than 80 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lexi will be 35 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Lexi a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Lexis are women.
Names the same age as Lexi
NAME TWIN
Lexi's name twin is Maxim. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Maxim's age curve is the closest match to Lexi's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Lexie (21)
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Questions about the name Lexi
How old is the average Lexi?
The average Lexi in the US is 16 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lexi?
About 28,000 Lexis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 28,000 babies given the name since 1948.
When was the name Lexi most popular?
In 2014, when about 1,300 baby girls were named Lexi.
Is Lexi a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 52% of living Lexis are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this