Total births
700
Unisex name · since 1976
Alexes
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 700 babies named Alexes, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 700
- total births
- 1976–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Alexes is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 700 have been recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Alexes recorded 700 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2011.
- 700 total births
- 1976–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
700 girls have been named Alexes since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 700
- total births
- 1976–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Alexes was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
53 babies were named Alexes in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Alexes's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Alexes's full recorded timeline at 1998, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1994 peak of 53 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Alexes at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Alexes popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2011
- Peak year (1994)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Alexes popularity over time - boys
139 total births recorded since 1993 (Alexes as boys' name)
Alexes by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Alexes's strongest decade.
369 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Alexes births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 45
1980s
45 births
- 1990s
1990s
369 births
- 2000s
2000s
260 births
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 369 births (53% of all-time use).
How Alexes compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Alexes's total volume
Alexes vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alexes by state
Where Alexes concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 75 | 10.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 31 | 4.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Alexes's total US births 10.7%
Even split
75 of 700 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alexes? ▼
Alexes has been given to 700 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 53 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Alexes most popular? ▼
Alexes was most popular in the 1990s decade with 369 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Alexes most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alexes are California (75 births), Texas (31 births), New York (7 births).
Is Alexes a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Alexes is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 700 births, and as a boy's name it has 139 births.
How long has the name Alexes been used? ▼
Records for Alexes go back to 1976, giving 36 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Alexes? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alexis, Alexandra, Alexa, Alexandria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alexes's data
- Alexes's decade-level peak was the 1990s (369 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Alexess (75 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 Alexes
Nearby Names Like Alexes
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alexes
Alexis Girl
#501 344,557 births
Alexandra Girl
#221 245,451 births
Alexa Girl
#806 131,551 births
Alexandria Girl
#463 104,548 births
Alejandra Girl
#578 54,015 births
Compare Alexes side by side: Alexes vs Alexis Alexes vs Alexandra Alexes vs Alexa
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1976–2011 (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. "Alexes: Baby Name Since 1976 - 700 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alexes. 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 Alexes 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 July 2026.