Lexington Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lexington is an Old English name meaning 'town by the river where fish are found.' It evolved from historical forms like Leaxingtun and has gained popularity in the United States due to its historical significance in the Revolutionary War. The name evokes traits of strength and tradition, with no biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lexington"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛksɪŋtən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Lexington is derived from a combination of Old English elements. 'Leax' refers to a type of fish, and 'tun' means an enclosure or farm. The name likely referred to a settlement near a river or stream abundant with fish.
Meaning
town by the river where fish are found
Language Evolution
Leaxingtun, Lexintun, Lexington
Historical Usage
The name Lexington gained popularity in the United States primarily due to its association with the American Revolutionary War, particularly the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775.
Variants & Derivatives
Lex, Lexi
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lexington is perceived as a strong, traditional name associated with American heritage and historical significance.
Famous People
Lexington Steele, Lexington H. McCoy
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Girl Name Trend
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 153 peak births in 2018
Geographic Spread
Popular across 15 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lexington"
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 "Lexington"
"Lexington" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7383rd of 16616 | 70 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4554th of 24088 | 298 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2479th of 23106 | 643 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12044th of 27321 | 67 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4496th of 35406 | 477 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2745th of 30306 | 754 |
Regional Popularity of "Lexington" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
43.24% 1940th/4487 |
35.17% 2399th/6822 |
54.99% 3451st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lexington" 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) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- |
71.54% 5232nd/7313 |
61.32% 4576th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
54.82% 2184th/3984 |
65.79% 2952nd/4487 |
48.92% 3337th/6822 |
52.04% 3266th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lexington"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lexington" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Lexington" in the United States
The name Lexington is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lexington has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lexington' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7383rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4554th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2479th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12044th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4496th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2745th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lexington' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.