Alex is a distinctive choice, ranked #2254 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alex in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2254
US Rank #205
About the Name Alex
Alex has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 698 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #161 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Alex is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #205, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alex
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Alex per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alex in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Alex has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 698 places in the last five years. Its peak was #161 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Alex is more popular in the US (#205) than in the UK (#2254). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Alex appears in the US top 500 at #205 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
12
UK babies named Alex (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 698 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alex
Likely around 1 other Alex in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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