Alek
3 countries#2604 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alek was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,649 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #2604 · peaked in 2007 with 162 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
357 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #1561 · peaked in 2020 with 34 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
105 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 2016 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
105 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Alek’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1127 | — |
| 2007 | #1152 | ↓25 |
| 2008 | #1271 | ↓119 |
| 2009 | #1331 | ↓60 |
| 2010 | #1278 | ↑53 |
| 2011 | #1170 | ↑108 |
| 2012 | #1295 | ↓125 |
| 2013 | #1305 | ↓10 |
| 2014 | #1362 | ↓57 |
| 2015 | #1317 | ↑45 |
| 2016 | #1501 | ↓184 |
| 2017 | #1525 | ↓24 |
| 2018 | #1539 | ↓14 |
| 2019 | #1507 | ↑32 |
| 2020 | #1518 | ↓11 |
| 2021 | #1645 | ↓127 |
| 2022 | #1750 | ↓105 |
| 2023 | #1668 | ↑82 |
| 2024 | #1970 | ↓302 |
| 2025 | #2604 | ↓634 |
Frequently asked questions about Alek
Is Alek a popular name?
Yes — Alek currently ranks #2604 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Alek more common for boys or girls?
Alek is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Alek most popular?
Alek peaked in 2007 in United States, with 162 recorded births that year.
Is Alek rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Alek’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2543 in 1916 to #2604 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Alek?
At least 5,111 babies have been recorded with the name Alek across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Alek popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alek appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Alek?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Alek include Zaine, Zair, Angad, Antwan.
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