Alex is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #205 in 2024 with 1,722 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 6,954 births ranking #55. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 75.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 996 boys born was named Alex. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.