Lex
Pronunciation: [ l-EHKS ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lex first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 15 babies have been named Lex in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lex is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,637 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,637
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"modern coinage; creative invention"
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About the Name Lex
Lex is a girl name .
Is Lex a boy or girl name? Lex is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #41,637 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,214. Lex is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lex is currently ranked #41,637 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lex include Lexi, Lexie, Lexy, Lexington . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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