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Lexus
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “from the car brand; variant of Alexis”
- Meaning
- from the car brand; variant of Alexis
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- LEHK-suhs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #7,007
- US babies 2025
- 16
- Best rank
- #449 (1996)
- Peak year
- 1996
Meaning and origin of Lexus
Lexus is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “from the car brand; variant of Alexis”.
Lexus is best known as the name of a luxury car brand introduced by Toyota, and its use as a given name followed soon after. The brand name was a coined word, often said to suggest luxury and elegance. Many parents also see Lexus as a variant of Alexis, from the Greek root for defending or helping. It is pronounced LEHK-suhs. The name has a sleek, modern style, and Lexi and Lex are natural nicknames. Alexus and Lexis are closely related spellings.
Popularity over time
Lexus first appears in US Social Security records in 1990. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 13 different years, starting in 1992. Its best national rank was #449 in 1996, the same year it reached its highest count of 557 babies. In 2025, 16 babies were named Lexus, and it ranked #7,007 nationally. That is 77% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #671 in 2000, #1,905 in 2010, and #7,007 in 2025. Of the 6,574 US girls named Lexus since records began, 52% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,373 babies. Since 2010, 793 more have been named Lexus.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Keely, Mireya, Micaela, Tianna, and Alexandrea.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Lexus over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Lexus is usually pronounced LEHK-suhs, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with L and ends in “-us”.
Middle names for Lexus
A few middle names that flow with Lexus: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lexus
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lexus mean?
Lexus is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “from the car brand; variant of Alexis”.
What is the origin of the name Lexus?
Lexus has modern American roots. Lexus is best known as the name of a luxury car brand introduced by Toyota, and its use as a given name followed soon after.
Is Lexus a popular name?
Not especially. Lexus ranked #7,007 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Lexus a boy or girl name?
Lexus is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Lexus over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Lexus?
Lexus is usually pronounced LEHK-suhs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings