Boys name · California
Alex in California
Alex was the 153rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 252 babies named Alex that year. Since 1910, California families have named 40,503 babies Alex.
Popularity over time
Alex in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 114th |
| 1926 | 45 | 145th |
| 1943 | 67 | 168th |
| 1959 | 199 | 161st |
| 1976 | 246 | 132nd |
| 1992 | 1,070 | 63rd |
| 2009 | 829 | 67th |
| 2025 | 252 | 153rd |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 114th in 1910 to 153rd in 2025.
The most babies named Alex in California in a single year was 1,073, in 1993. Its best showing was 57th among boys names in 2002.
Across the country, Alex reached its best rank of 18th in South Dakota (1995). See Alex in every state →
How popular is Alex in California?
Alex was the 153rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 252 babies named Alex that year. Since 1910, California families have named 40,503 babies Alex.
How many babies are named Alex in California?
In 2025, 252 babies were named Alex in California. The most babies named Alex in California in a single year was 1,073, in 1993.
What is the rank of Alex in California?
Alex ranked 153rd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 57th among boys names in 2002.
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.