Boys name · Minnesota
Alex in Minnesota
Alex was the 275th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 22 babies named Alex that year. Since 1910, Minnesota families have named 5,719 babies Alex.
Popularity over time
Alex in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 94th |
| 1926 | 5 | 321st |
| 1955 | 6 | 307th |
| 1971 | 11 | 237th |
| 1984 | 62 | 88th |
| 1998 | 162 | 45th |
| 2011 | 94 | 79th |
| 2025 | 22 | 275th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota fell from 94th in 1910 to 275th in 2025.
The most babies named Alex in Minnesota in a single year was 249, in 1992. Its best showing was 34th among boys names in 1995.
Across the country, Alex reached its best rank of 18th in South Dakota (1995). See Alex in every state →
How popular is Alex in Minnesota?
Alex was the 275th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 22 babies named Alex that year. Since 1910, Minnesota families have named 5,719 babies Alex.
How many babies are named Alex in Minnesota?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Alex in Minnesota. The most babies named Alex in Minnesota in a single year was 249, in 1992.
What is the rank of Alex in Minnesota?
Alex ranked 275th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 34th among boys names in 1995.
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.