Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Alex.
National Rank (2025)
#232
All-Time Peak Rank
#47 (1995)
Total U.S. Births
286,169
Unisex Distribution96.7% Boy / 3.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Alex Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Alex
According to SSA data, Alex achieved its highest historical rank of #47 in 1995. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1993 with 7,639 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 51.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Alex scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-51.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,639Births in 1993
Years in Top 100
33yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,451
1890s:1,448
1900s:1,745
1910s:7,871
1920s:9,182
1930s:6,306
1940s:6,855
1950s:8,198
1960s:12,034
1970s:13,997
1980s:38,712
1990s:70,830
2000s:63,781
2010s:32,605
2020s:11,154
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAl-ex
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
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