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Lexington

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: From the place-name Lexington — ultimately an Old English settlement name — famous as the site of the first Revolutionary War battleMedium

In 30 seconds: Where the Revolution began: Lexington is a place-name carrying the 'shot heard round the world'. Grand, patriotic, and built-in nickname Lex makes it both stately and friendly.
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Origin MediumEnglish, American
MeaningFrom the place-name Lexington — ultimately an Old English settlement name — famous as the site of the first Revolutionary War battle
U.S. rank (2024)#3559 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,011

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019872024

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 derives from an English place-name (ultimately an Old English settlement name, perhaps 'estate of Leofsige's people'), carried to America for many towns. It is forever tied to Lexington, Massachusetts, where the Revolutionary War began. As a given name it reads grand and patriotic.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, historic at the root, and stately (nickname Lex).

Did you know? The Battle of Lexington in 1775 fired the opening shots of the American Revolution — the 'shot heard round the world' — making the name a banner of liberty.
Overall data confidence 72%
Place-name references — Lexington — etymology

Variations

Lexie

Nicknames

LexLexi

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If you like Lexington…

Lennox— a fellow stately surname-name
Kingston— the companion grand -ton place-name
Preston— another -ton surname-name
Huxley— a sister modern -ley name with a nickname

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lexington mean?

Lexington is a place-name of Old English origin, famous as the site of the first Revolutionary War battle.

How do you pronounce Lexington?

It's said LEK-sing-tun /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 boy's name.

How popular is Lexington?

Lexington is a rare name in the U.S.

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