Boys name · Illinois
Alec in Illinois
Alec was the 871st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Alec that year. Since 1952, Illinois families have named 3,043 babies Alec.
Popularity over time
Alec in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 7 | 509th |
| 1965 | 7 | 603rd |
| 1978 | 6 | 765th |
| 1988 | 22 | 389th |
| 1997 | 203 | 90th |
| 2006 | 53 | 264th |
| 2015 | 26 | 451st |
| 2025 | 9 | 871st |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 509th in 1952 to 871st in 2025.
The most babies named Alec in Illinois in a single year was 226, in 1998. Its best showing was 79th among boys names in 1998.
Across the country, Alec reached its best rank of 54th in Nebraska (1994). See Alec in every state →
How popular is Alec in Illinois?
Alec was the 871st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Alec that year. Since 1952, Illinois families have named 3,043 babies Alec.
How many babies are named Alec in Illinois?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Alec in Illinois. The most babies named Alec in Illinois in a single year was 226, in 1998.
What is the rank of Alec in Illinois?
Alec ranked 871st among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 79th among boys names in 1998.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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