Alec is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #654 in 2012 with 52 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 109 births ranking #263. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 52.3%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 6,700 boys born was named Alec. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.