Boys name · Illinois
Alex in Illinois
Alex was the 211th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 56 babies named Alex that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 14,256 babies Alex.
Popularity over time
Alex in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 153rd |
| 1926 | 56 | 144th |
| 1943 | 29 | 217th |
| 1959 | 61 | 219th |
| 1976 | 60 | 199th |
| 1992 | 426 | 47th |
| 2009 | 239 | 72nd |
| 2025 | 56 | 211th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 153rd in 1910 to 211th in 2025.
The most babies named Alex in Illinois in a single year was 453, in 1993. Its best showing was 43rd among boys names in 1993.
Across the country, Alex reached its best rank of 18th in South Dakota (1995). See Alex in every state →
How popular is Alex in Illinois?
Alex was the 211th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 56 babies named Alex that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 14,256 babies Alex.
How many babies are named Alex in Illinois?
In 2025, 56 babies were named Alex in Illinois. The most babies named Alex in Illinois in a single year was 453, in 1993.
What is the rank of Alex in Illinois?
Alex ranked 211th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 43rd among boys names in 1993.
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.