Alec is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #574 in 2010 with 59 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 109 births ranking #263. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 45.9%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 5,869 boys born was named Alec. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.