Alex
boy name#232 in 2025Alex entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #47 in 1995, ranks #232 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#232
rank today
#47
peak (1995)
1,515
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #101 |
| 1890s | #117 |
| 1900s | #126 |
| 1910s | #131 |
| 1920s | #164 |
| 1930s | #199 |
| 1940s | #222 |
| 1950s | #252 |
| 1960s | #213 |
| 1970s | #175 |
| 1980s | #99 |
| 1990s | #55 |
| 2000s | #69 |
| 2010s | #127 |
| 2020s | #201 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alex has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 245,000 people named Alex are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alex alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alex in 2025?
- Alex ranks #232 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,515 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alex most popular?
- Alex peaked in 1995, reaching #47 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alex with classmates?
- Alex will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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