Alec
boy name#977 in 2025Alec entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #109 in 1994, ranks #977 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#977
rank today
#109
peak (1994)
234
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #761 |
| 1890s | #912 |
| 1900s | #824 |
| 1910s | #844 |
| 1920s | #999 |
| 1930s | #1242 |
| 1940s | #1036 |
| 1950s | #927 |
| 1960s | #771 |
| 1970s | #879 |
| 1980s | #559 |
| 1990s | #150 |
| 2000s | #279 |
| 2010s | #474 |
| 2020s | #786 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alec has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 52,000 people named Alec are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alec alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alec in 2025?
- Alec ranks #977 among US boy names in 2025, with 234 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alec most popular?
- Alec peaked in 1994, reaching #109 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alec with classmates?
- Alec will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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