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Why parents love Lexington- The shot heard round the world started American independence.
- Lexington, KY is the Horse Capital of the World.
- Four syllables with a distinguished, American sound: LEX-ing-ton.
- Lex is the coolest possible nickname.
- Lexington Avenue adds NYC energy.
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The vibe of Lexington
Revolutionshot-heard-round-the-worldHorse CapitalKentuckyManhattanLexdistinguished-ton
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Origin & history of Lexington
Old English (town of the new law)
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Modern American roots
Lexington means town of the new law. The Battle of Lexington (April 19, 1775) was the first battle of the American Revolution — the shot heard round the world. Lexington, Kentucky is the Horse Capital of the World. Lexington Avenue is a major Manhattan thoroughfare.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: English place name; Battle of Lexington (1775).
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Today
Lexington remains a beloved choice, ranking #3052 in the US. 2,309 babies have been named Lexington since 1987.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Lexington?
2014
peak year
The name Lexington reached its peak in 2014, with 83 registrations (ranked #2262). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1987, roughly 27 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #3052) today, averaging about 116 new babies per year. Lexington has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 2,309 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
83
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2,262)
(ranked #2,262)
116
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
1,160
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,309
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Lexington3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.
Lexington's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — revolutionary leadership. People named Lexington tend to be distinguished, revolutionary, and gifted at firing the first shot.
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Fires the first shot✦
Revolutionary leader◈
Horse-Capital pedigree◎
Lex-cool nickname♡
Shot heard round the worldL3
E5
X6
I9
N5
G7
T2
O6
N5
Sum: 48 → Life path 3
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Personality of Lexington✨
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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