Boys name · Missouri
Alex in Missouri
Alex was the 326th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 20 babies named Alex that year. Since 1912, Missouri families have named 4,681 babies Alex.
Popularity over time
Alex in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | 225th |
| 1929 | 6 | 338th |
| 1947 | 8 | 332nd |
| 1963 | 10 | 334th |
| 1978 | 22 | 189th |
| 1994 | 143 | 63rd |
| 2009 | 94 | 90th |
| 2025 | 20 | 326th |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri fell from 225th in 1912 to 326th in 2025.
The most babies named Alex in Missouri in a single year was 165, in 1998. Its best showing was 52nd 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 Missouri?
Alex was the 326th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 20 babies named Alex that year. Since 1912, Missouri families have named 4,681 babies Alex.
How many babies are named Alex in Missouri?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Alex in Missouri. The most babies named Alex in Missouri in a single year was 165, in 1998.
What is the rank of Alex in Missouri?
Alex ranked 326th among boys names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 52nd 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.