Alec is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #628 in 2017 with 57 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 109 births ranking #263. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 47.7%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 5,664 boys born was named Alec. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.