Lex Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lex is a name of Latin origin meaning 'law'. It has evolved from historical forms like Alexander and Aleksandros. The name is often associated with traits of intelligence and authority. There is no direct biblical relevance to the name.
The name Lex is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lex has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lex' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1953rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2009th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1146th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2203rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2959th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1926th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1941st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23432nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lex' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lex"
Pronunciation
/lɛks/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lex is derived from the Latin word 'lex', meaning 'law'. It is often used as a short form of Alexander or as a standalone name.
Meaning
law
Language Evolution
Lex, Alexander, Aleksandros
Historical Usage
The name Lex gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often associated with legal or authoritative figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Lexie, Alexander, Alex
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lex is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with intelligence and authority.
Famous People
Lex Luthor (fictional character), Lex Hives (musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lex"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lex"
"Lex" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1953rd of 7545 | 262 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2009th of 6773 | 246 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1146th of 7552 | 820 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2203rd of 10718 | 294 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2959th of 16616 | 316 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1926th of 24088 | 1,043 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1941st of 23106 | 936 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 23432nd of 30306 | 15 |
Regional Popularity of "Lex" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
75.44% 1785th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
49.17% 1095th/2227 |
63.70% 1548th/2430 |
54.57% 1557th/2853 |
32.07% 890th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- |
48.01% 3033rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.30% 2442nd/4582 |
52.17% 2694th/5164 |
25.93% 1896th/7313 |
24.21% 1807th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
64.48% 2569th/3984 |
45.67% 2049th/4487 |
28.86% 1969th/6822 |
27.33% 1715th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lex" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lex"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lex" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.