Boys name · Illinois
Alex in Illinois
In 2025, 56 babies born in Illinois were named Alex, making it the #211 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 14,256.
Popularity over time
Alex in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | #153 |
| 1926 | 56 | #144 |
| 1943 | 29 | #217 |
| 1959 | 61 | #219 |
| 1976 | 60 | #199 |
| 1992 | 426 | #47 |
| 2009 | 239 | #72 |
| 2025 | 56 | #211 |
No year in Illinois had more Alex births than 1993, when 453 were born. Its highest rank in Illinois came in 1993, at #43.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #43 in 1993 to #286 in 1955, starting at #153 in 1910 and ending at #211 in 2025.
South Dakota gave Alex its highest national rank, #18, in 1995. See Alex in every state →
How popular is Alex in Illinois?
In 2025, 56 babies born in Illinois were named Alex, making it the #211 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 14,256.
How many babies are named Alex in Illinois?
In 2025, 56 babies born in Illinois were named Alex.
What is the rank of Alex in Illinois?
Alex's 2025 rank among boys names in Illinois was #211.
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.