Primarily a boy's name · 100% boys
Origin: GreekAlex is a unisex name, employed either as a hypocoristic or a standalone given name, derived from the Greek element ἀλέξειν, meaning "to defend" or "to protect." Universally recognized as a diminutive for Alexander and Alexandra, Alex has, in contemporary usage, established itself as an independent given name for both males and females.
From Wikipedia
In Pythagorean numerology, every letter has a value from 1 to 9. Adding the letters of Alex yields these three numbers — a playful read on the name's character.
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Rank is among all boys' names registered that year.
| Year | Babies | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,807 | #27 |
| 2001 | 1,807 | #27 |
| 2002 | 1,807 | #27 |
| 2003 | 1,806 | #27 |
| 2004 | 1,806 | #27 |
| 2005 | 1,806 | #27 |
| 2006 | 1,806 | #27 |
| 2007 | 1,806 | #27 |
| 2008 | 1,806 | #27 |
| 2009 | 1,806 | #27 |
| 2010 | 1,756 | #21 |
| 2011 | 1,756 | #21 |
| 2012 | 1,756 | #21 |
| 2013 | 1,756 | #21 |
| 2014 | 1,756 | #21 |
| 2015 | 1,755 | #21 |
| 2016 | 1,755 | #21 |
| 2017 | 1,755 | #21 |
| 2018 | 1,755 | #21 |
| 2019 | 1,755 | #21 |
| 2020 | 545 | #18 |
| 2021 | 545 | #18 |
| 2022 | 545 | #18 |
| 2023 | 545 | #18 |
| 2024 | 545 | #18 |
