Boys name · Tennessee
Alex in Tennessee
Alex was the 273rd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 32 babies named Alex that year. Since 1911, Tennessee families have named 4,550 babies Alex.
Popularity over time
Alex in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 6 | 140th |
| 1927 | 17 | 190th |
| 1943 | 12 | 267th |
| 1960 | 14 | 282nd |
| 1977 | 27 | 166th |
| 1993 | 124 | 63rd |
| 2009 | 97 | 94th |
| 2025 | 32 | 273rd |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee fell from 140th in 1911 to 273rd in 2025.
The most babies named Alex in Tennessee in a single year was 124, in 1993. Its best showing was 63rd among boys names in 1993.
Across the country, Alex reached its best rank of 18th in South Dakota (1995). See Alex in every state →
How popular is Alex in Tennessee?
Alex was the 273rd most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 32 babies named Alex that year. Since 1911, Tennessee families have named 4,550 babies Alex.
How many babies are named Alex in Tennessee?
In 2025, 32 babies were named Alex in Tennessee. The most babies named Alex in Tennessee in a single year was 124, in 1993.
What is the rank of Alex in Tennessee?
Alex ranked 273rd among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 63rd among boys names in 1993.
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.