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Lexington

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Pronounced LEK-sing-tən /ˈlɛk.sɪŋ.tən/High

Meaning: From an English place-name — 'the town of Leaxa's people' (Old English); a U.S. city; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Stately and patriotic: Lexington is the historic American place-name (Revolutionary War, Kentucky) — bold, distinguished, and fresh (nickname Lexi).
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place-name — 'the town of Leaxa's people' (Old English); a U.S. city; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#4715 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,298

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419892024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lexington comes from an English place-name — 'the settlement of Leaxa's people' (Old English) — borne by the historic Massachusetts town and Kentucky city. A stately, patriotic place-name with the friendly nickname Lexi, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Leaxa's-people's-town at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Lexington — site of the first Revolutionary War battle, and a Kentucky city — comes from an English place-name, 'the town of Leaxa's people'; bold with the nickname Lexi.
Overall data confidence 60%
Place-name references — Lexington — etymology

Variations

LexiLex

Nicknames

LexiLex

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If you like Lexington…

Lexi— the built-in nickname
Lennon— a fellow modern place/surname name
Kingston— a companion -ton place-name
Charleston— another American city-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lexington mean?

Lexington is an English place-name, 'the town of Leaxa's people' (a famous U.S. city).

How do you pronounce Lexington?

It's said LEK-sing-tən /ˈlɛk.sɪŋ.tən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lexington a boy or girl name?

Lexington is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Lexington?

Lexington is a rare name in the U.S.

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