Boys name · New York
Alex in New York
Alex was the 248th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 77 babies named Alex that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 22,383 babies Alex.
Popularity over time
Alex in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 24 | 101st |
| 1926 | 89 | 130th |
| 1943 | 48 | 196th |
| 1959 | 156 | 156th |
| 1976 | 172 | 105th |
| 1992 | 512 | 54th |
| 2009 | 407 | 56th |
| 2025 | 77 | 248th |
Its rank among boys names in New York fell from 101st in 1910 to 248th in 2025.
The most babies named Alex in New York in a single year was 556, in 1995. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 2002.
Across the country, Alex reached its best rank of 18th in South Dakota (1995). See Alex in every state →
How popular is Alex in New York?
Alex was the 248th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 77 babies named Alex that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 22,383 babies Alex.
How many babies are named Alex in New York?
In 2025, 77 babies were named Alex in New York. The most babies named Alex in New York in a single year was 556, in 1995.
What is the rank of Alex in New York?
Alex ranked 248th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 2002.
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.