Boys name · Iowa
Alex in Iowa
Alex was the 347th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 10 babies named Alex that year. Since 1914, Iowa families have named 3,765 babies Alex.
Popularity over time
Alex in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 9 | 183rd |
| 1954 | 5 | 331st |
| 1974 | 13 | 177th |
| 1984 | 48 | 83rd |
| 1994 | 131 | 33rd |
| 2004 | 101 | 43rd |
| 2015 | 26 | 165th |
| 2025 | 10 | 347th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 183rd in 1914 to 347th in 2025.
The most babies named Alex in Iowa in a single year was 178, in 1988. Its best showing was 25th 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 Iowa?
Alex was the 347th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 10 babies named Alex that year. Since 1914, Iowa families have named 3,765 babies Alex.
How many babies are named Alex in Iowa?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Alex in Iowa. The most babies named Alex in Iowa in a single year was 178, in 1988.
What is the rank of Alex in Iowa?
Alex ranked 347th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 25th 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.