Boys name · Iowa
Alex in Iowa
As of 2025, Alex was the #347 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 10 births that year. Its total reaches 3,765 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1914.
Popularity over time
Alex in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 9 | #183 |
| 1954 | 5 | #331 |
| 1974 | 13 | #177 |
| 1984 | 48 | #83 |
| 1994 | 131 | #33 |
| 2004 | 101 | #43 |
| 2015 | 26 | #165 |
| 2025 | 10 | #347 |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa ran from #25 in 1993 to #356 in 1960, starting at #183 in 1914 and ending at #347 in 2025.
Iowa had the most Alex births in 1988, with 178. In 1993 it reached #25, its highest boys-name rank in Iowa.
Across the country, Alex reached its highest rank of #18 in South Dakota (1995). See Alex in every state →
How popular is Alex in Iowa?
As of 2025, Alex was the #347 most common boys name in Iowa, drawn from 10 births that year. Its total reaches 3,765 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1914.
How many babies are named Alex in Iowa?
Iowa recorded 10 births of babies named Alex in 2025.
What is the rank of Alex in Iowa?
Alex's 2025 rank among boys names in Iowa was #347.
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.