Boys name · Indiana
Alex in Indiana
Alex was the 272nd most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 30 babies named Alex that year. Since 1912, Indiana families have named 5,432 babies Alex.
Popularity over time
Alex in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 229th |
| 1928 | 6 | 300th |
| 1945 | 6 | 316th |
| 1961 | 20 | 256th |
| 1977 | 18 | 227th |
| 1993 | 169 | 61st |
| 2009 | 95 | 104th |
| 2025 | 30 | 272nd |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana fell from 229th in 1912 to 272nd in 2025.
The most babies named Alex in Indiana in a single year was 174, in 1996. Its best showing was 53rd among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, Alex reached its best rank of 18th in South Dakota (1995). See Alex in every state →
How popular is Alex in Indiana?
Alex was the 272nd most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 30 babies named Alex that year. Since 1912, Indiana families have named 5,432 babies Alex.
How many babies are named Alex in Indiana?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Alex in Indiana. The most babies named Alex in Indiana in a single year was 174, in 1996.
What is the rank of Alex in Indiana?
Alex ranked 272nd among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 53rd among boys names in 1996.
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.