Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

Alex

Stable Decline Gradual decline from 1993
Peak era
1993
Peak births
7,639
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Millennial
1880Peak 19932025
peak 1993 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Alex

How many people are named Alex?

An estimated 246,551 living Americans are named Alex.

How rare is Alex?

Alex is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,515 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 80.2% from its 1993 peak.

How old is the typical Alex?

The median age of a living American named Alex is approximately 29 years, with most bearers falling between 20 and 38 years old.

Is Alex still popular?

Somewhat. Alex has been declining since its 1993 peak and registered 1,515 births in 2025.

Peak year
1993
Decline from peak
80.2%
2025
1,515
All-time
286,169