Is Alex a popular name?

Alex reached a best rank of #83 in 2009 and has charted in 5 years.

Is Alex a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.

Boys

Best rank #83 (2009) · ranked in 5 years

With a peak of #83 in 2009, Alex appeared in the rankings across 2008-2012.

It eased from #84 in 2008 to #98 in 2012.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

5,174 newborns received the name Alex in 2009, its peak year.

Alex was most popular around 2009, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

If Alex is on your shortlist, Ava, Alexander, Amelia are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Alex a popular name?: Alex reached a best rank of #83 in 2009 and has charted in 5 years.
Where does Alex rank now?: Alex does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Alex a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Alex most popular?: Alex peaked around 2009.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)