Total births
560
Boys' name · since 1970
Alexey
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 560 babies named Alexey, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5113
- among boys today
- 560
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Alexey is the #5113 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 560 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Alexey recorded 560 times among boys since 1970, holding rank #5113 nationally today, ahead of 64% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #5113 among boys today
- 560 born since 1970
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alexey is currently the #5113 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 560 born since 1970, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5113
- among boys today
- 560
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Alexey vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5113
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Alexey was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
43 babies were named Alexey in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Alexey compares
560 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
Alexey's all-time total is 53% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alexey | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 560 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Alexey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Alexey splits its recorded history at 2009: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1970 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Alexey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#5,113
Active since
1970
Alexey popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Alexey popularity over time - girls
19 total births recorded since 1996 (Alexey as girls' name)
Alexey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Alexey's strongest decade.
260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Alexey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 56
1990s
56 births
- 2000s
2000s
153 births
- 2010s
2010s
260 births
- 2020s 86
2020s
86 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 260 births (46% of all-time use).
How Alexey 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 Alexey's total volume
Alexey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Alexey by state
Where Alexey concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 58 | 10.4% |
| #2 | California | | 49 | 8.8% |
| #3 | Washington | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
Florida share of Alexey's total US births 10.4%
Even split
58 of 560 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alexey? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 560 babies named Alexey. Today it holds rank #5113 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 43 births.
When was Alexey most popular? ▼
Alexey was most popular in the 2010s decade with 260 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Alexey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alexey are Florida (58 births), California (49 births), Washington (6 births).
How long has the name Alexey been used? ▼
Records for Alexey go back to 1970, giving 56 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Alexey? ▼
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 Alexey's data
- Alexey's decade-level peak was the 2010s (260 total births); usage has since declined to 86 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Alexeys (58 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Alexey
Nearby Names Like Alexey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alexey
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 Alexey side by side: Alexey vs Alexander Alexey vs Alex Alexey vs Alejandro
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Alexey
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, 1970–2025 (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. "Alexey: #5113 Boys' Name - 560 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alexey. 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 Alexey 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.