Alec is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #611 in 2013 with 56 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 109 births ranking #263. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 48.6%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 5,957 boys born was named Alec. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.