Alex is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #171 in 2024 with 295 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,762 births ranking #43. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 83.3%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 942 boys born was named Alex. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.