Total births
1,369
Unisex name · since 1961
Alexei
1,369 babies named Alexei in U.S. Social Security records since 1961, with the highest year being 2021. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2762
- among boys today
- 1,369
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
1,369 babies have been named Alexei since 1961, making it today's #2762 unisex name.
Alexei has 1,369 recorded births among boys since 1961, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2762 as of the latest data, more common than 81% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2025.
- #2762 among boys today
- 1,369 born since 1961
- 2000s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alexei is currently the #2762 unisex name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 1,369 born since 1961, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2762
- among boys today
- 1,369
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Alexei vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2762
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Alexei was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
51 babies were named Alexei in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Alexei compares
1,369 Top 26% higher than 74% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Alexei's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alexei | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,369 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Alexei's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alexei's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alexei at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#2,762
Active since
1961
Alexei popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Alexei popularity over time - girls
117 total births recorded since 1993 (Alexei as girls' name)
Alexei by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Alexei's strongest decade.
378 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Alexei births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 24
1960s
24 births
- 1970s 83
1970s
83 births
- 1980s 74
1980s
74 births
- 1990s
1990s
205 births
- 2000s
2000s
378 births
- 2010s
2010s
351 births
- 2020s
2020s
254 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 378 births (28% of all-time use).
How Alexei compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Alexei's total volume
Alexei vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Alexei by state
Where Alexei concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 154 | 11.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 74 | 5.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 67 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 41 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 10 | 0.7% |
California share of Alexei's total US births 11.2%
Even split
154 of 1,369 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alexei? ▼
Alexei has been given to 1,369 babies in the U.S. since 1961, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2762 as of the latest data. 51 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Alexei most popular? ▼
Alexei was most popular in the 2000s decade with 378 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Alexei most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alexei are California (154 births), Texas (74 births), New York (67 births).
Is Alexei a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Alexei is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,369 births, and as a girl's name it has 117 births.
How long has the name Alexei been used? ▼
Records for Alexei go back to 1961, giving 65 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Alexei? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alexander, Alex, Alejandro, Alexis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Alexei's data
- Alexei's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (378 total births) through the 2020s (254) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Alexeis (154 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alexei
Nearby Names Like Alexei
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alexei
Alexander Boy
#27 736,123 births
Alex Boy
#205 286,169 births
Alejandro Boy
#186 146,624 births
Alexis Boy
#484 68,075 births
Alec Boy
#881 55,152 births
Compare Alexei side by side: Alexei vs Alexander Alexei vs Alex Alexei vs Alejandro
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1961–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alexei: #2762 Unisex Name - 1,369 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alexei. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alexei draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.