Alek - A very unique male name
Alek at a glance
Alek is ranked #2235 among boy baby names in 2025, with 25 births in 2025. It peaked in 1996 at #981 and first appeared on the charts in 1986.
- Rank in 2025
- #2235
- Births in 2025
- 25
- Peak year
- 1996 (#981)
- First appeared
- 1986
- Trend
- #1585 in 2020 → #2235 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 58,651 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.2/5 (22 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 58,651 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alek peaked in popularity 30 years ago in 1996 on position 981.
Famous with this name
Alek
Alek Cole
Alek Keshishian
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Alek is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alek is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #928 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,486.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alek is where you live.
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Alek origin and meaning
Greek/Slavic, short form
A short form used across Slavic and Greek naming for Alexander/Alexei — ultimately Greek, 'defender of men'
Alek is the Eastern European spelling of the Alec/Alex short form, entering US data in 1986 with immigration from Russia and Eastern Europe. It peaked in 2007.
Attested etymology
Alek is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Alek, pop culture references for the name Alek and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Alek
We've found the following names that sound similar to Alek, sorted by popularity.
Alex / Alexis / Alec / Alijah / Aloysius / Alessio / Alois / Alexi / Alika / Alakai /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2235 |
| 2024 | 1809 |
| 2023 | 1581 |
| 2022 | 1677 |
| 2021 | 1586 |
| 2020 | 1585 |
| 2019 | 1583 |
| 2018 | 1602 |
| 2017 | 1571 |
| 2016 | 1382 |
| 2015 | 1386 |
| 2014 | 1438 |
| 2013 | 1332 |
| 2012 | 1423 |
| 2011 | 1261 |
| 2010 | 1349 |
| 2009 | 1391 |
| 2008 | 1332 |
| 2007 | 1134 |
| 2006 | 1193 |
| 2005 | 1506 |
| 2004 | 1221 |
| 2003 | 1206 |
| 2002 | 1202 |
| 2001 | 1052 |
| 2000 | 1034 |
| 1999 | 990 |
| 1998 | 1061 |
| 1997 | 1251 |
| 1996 | 981 |
| 1995 | 1032 |
| 1994 | 1068 |
| 1993 | 1260 |
| 1992 | 1907 |
| 1991 | 1343 |
| 1990 | 2015 |
| 1989 | 2131 |
| 1988 | 2388 |
| 1986 | 2441 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 928 |
| Texas | 1296 |
| California | 2486 |
Even more about Alek
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Alek a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Alek?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
AH-lek · /ˈɑlɛk/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Alec — The English spelling of the same short form, a separate established name
- Alex — The commonest short form of the family, a separate established name
Famous bearers
- Alek Skarlatos — American who helped stop a gunman on a Paris-bound train in 2015 and later played himself in the film The 15:17 to Paris (b. 1992) Contemporary
Style
InternationalShort form
Why parents choose it
Alek keeps Alexander's strength with a distinctly Eastern European spelling. It is familiar but uncommon, and currently falling.
Worth knowing
- The famous model Alek Wek is a woman — the spelling serves both sexes
