Alek
Boy nameAlek has been given to 4,649 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 2007.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,649
Peak year
2007 (162 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1916
10-year trend
▼ -63%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Rank through the decades
Alek's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #973 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Alek — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alek.
FAQ
How popular is the name Alek?
Alek has been given to 4,649 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Alek peak?
Alek peaked in 2007, when 162 babies were given the name.
Is Alek a girl or boy name?
Alek is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Alek are boys).
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