Lexington, derived from the Latin 'lex', meaning law, and the suffix '-ton', signifying town or estate, is a unisex given name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It gained prominence during the 20th century in the United States but remains relatively uncommon elsewhere. The name Lexington is often associated with the city of Lexington, Kentucky, which was named after 'Lexington' (meaning 'town of laws'), a term used by European settlers to describe Native American village leaders who enforced laws and regulations among their people.
"The name Lexington experienced a significant increase in popularity over the years, with a steady rise from 7 births in 1989 to a peak of 83 births in 2014. However, there's been a recent decline, with only 35 births recorded in 2023."