UK name, mostly girls
Lexus
A fictional name coined in the 1980s by automotive company Toyota.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 53 boys.
Lexus is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Lexus popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3229, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 21 births.
This profile covers 181 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1998 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 180 living people in the UK are called Lexus. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lexus ranked #3229 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 21 girls were registered as Lexus.
- • Lexus is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 180 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lexus as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 77.4% of Lexus registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3229
2017
Births in 2017
7
Latest year
Peak year
2006
21 births
Estimated living
180
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Lexus
In England and Wales birth records, Lexus has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 22.6% of registrations are for boys and 77.4% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Lexus registered for boys
- Ranked #3,039 in 2012
- 6 boys registered in 2012
- Peak: 2003 (9 births)
Lexus registered for girls
- Ranked #3,229 in 2017
- 7 girls registered in 2017
- Peak: 2006 (21 births)
Meaning
What does Lexus mean?
The given name Lexus is a relatively modern coinage, dating back to the late 20th century. It is not derived from any ancient language or culture, but rather was created as a brand name for a luxury vehicle line by the Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation.
The name Lexus was chosen by Toyota for their new premium car division, which was launched in 1989. The company wanted a name that would evoke luxury, sophistication, and a sense of high quality. The name Lexus was reportedly derived from the combination of the words "luxury" and "elegance," although the exact etymology is not entirely clear.
Since Lexus is a modern brand name, it does not have a long historical lineage or recorded examples from ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the name has gained significant recognition and popularity since its inception, becoming synonymous with luxury and premium automotive engineering.
While there are no famous historical figures with the given name Lexus, as it is a relatively new coinage, there are a few notable individuals who have adopted it as a stage name or persona in recent times:
1. Lexus Amanda, a Swedish singer and songwriter born in 1990. 2. Lexus Carrington, an American rapper and record producer. 3. Lexus Khalid, an American fashion model and social media influencer. 4. Lexus Olaniyan, a Nigerian-American professional basketball player. 5. Lexus Tiffany, an American singer and former reality TV personality.
It's worth noting that these individuals have likely chosen the name Lexus due to its association with luxury and prestige, as cultivated by the Toyota brand. The name has become a popular choice in various creative fields, reflecting its modern and aspirational connotations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lexus over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Lexus in England and Wales, from 1998 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lexus, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2017, compared with 21 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lexus by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lexus was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3197 | 67 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2225 | 110 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lexus
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lexus: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lexus in the UK right now?
In 2017, Lexus was ranked #3229 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Lexus most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 21 babies registered as Lexus in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lexus?
A fictional name coined in the 1980s by automotive company Toyota.
How many people are called Lexus in the UK?
A total of 181 babies have been registered as Lexus across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.