Boys name · North Carolina
Alex in North Carolina
Alex was the 309th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 39 babies named Alex that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 6,653 babies Alex.
Popularity over time
Alex in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 144th |
| 1926 | 27 | 194th |
| 1943 | 23 | 235th |
| 1959 | 12 | 371st |
| 1976 | 27 | 198th |
| 1992 | 127 | 74th |
| 2009 | 156 | 83rd |
| 2025 | 39 | 309th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina fell from 144th in 1910 to 309th in 2025.
The most babies named Alex in North Carolina in a single year was 198, in 2007. Its best showing was 54th 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 North Carolina?
Alex was the 309th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 39 babies named Alex that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 6,653 babies Alex.
How many babies are named Alex in North Carolina?
In 2025, 39 babies were named Alex in North Carolina. The most babies named Alex in North Carolina in a single year was 198, in 2007.
What is the rank of Alex in North Carolina?
Alex ranked 309th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 54th 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.