Aleck

Boy name

Aleck has been given to 1,223 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 1917.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,223

Peak year

1917 (32 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1884

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Aleck — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alecboy

55,489 babies since 1880

Alekboy

4,649 babies since 1916

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Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Aleck.

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Hosieboy

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Colonelboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Aleck?

Aleck has been given to 1,223 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Aleck peak?

Aleck peaked in 1917, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Aleck a girl or boy name?

Aleck is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Aleck are boys).

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