Boys name · New York
Alex in New York
In SSA data for New York, 22,383 babies are named Alex across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #248 most popular boys name, with 77 born.
Popularity over time
Alex in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 24 | #101 |
| 1926 | 89 | #130 |
| 1943 | 48 | #196 |
| 1959 | 156 | #156 |
| 1976 | 172 | #105 |
| 1992 | 512 | #54 |
| 2009 | 407 | #56 |
| 2025 | 77 | #248 |
Alex had its most births in New York in 1995, when 556 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in New York came in 2002, at #45.
Alex started at #101 in 1910 and finished at #248 in 2025 on the boys list in New York, with a high of #45 in 2002 and a low of #248 in 2025.
South Dakota gave Alex its highest national rank, #18, in 1995. See Alex in every state →
How popular is Alex in New York?
In SSA data for New York, 22,383 babies are named Alex across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #248 most popular boys name, with 77 born.
How many babies are named Alex in New York?
New York recorded 77 births of babies named Alex in 2025.
What is the rank of Alex in New York?
Alex ranked #248 among boys names in New York in 2025.
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.