Boys name · Massachusetts
Alex in Massachusetts
Alex was the 207th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 30 babies named Alex that year. Since 1913, Massachusetts families have named 5,605 babies Alex.
Popularity over time
Alex in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | 255th |
| 1929 | 6 | 270th |
| 1958 | 14 | 216th |
| 1971 | 17 | 208th |
| 1985 | 98 | 69th |
| 1998 | 177 | 54th |
| 2012 | 63 | 116th |
| 2025 | 30 | 207th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 255th in 1913 to 207th in 2025.
The most babies named Alex in Massachusetts in a single year was 207, in 1990. Its best showing was 49th among boys names in 1997.
Across the country, Alex reached its best rank of 18th in South Dakota (1995). See Alex in every state →
How popular is Alex in Massachusetts?
Alex was the 207th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 30 babies named Alex that year. Since 1913, Massachusetts families have named 5,605 babies Alex.
How many babies are named Alex in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Alex in Massachusetts. The most babies named Alex in Massachusetts in a single year was 207, in 1990.
What is the rank of Alex in Massachusetts?
Alex ranked 207th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 49th among boys names in 1997.
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.