unisex name
Alexes
uh-LEK-sis (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 839
Alexes is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 83% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2011 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 62 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Alexes Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 429 |
| 2000s | 339 |
| 2010s | 20 |
How Popular Is Alexes?
In 2011, Alexes was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Alexes
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alexes Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alexes over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alexes
- English uh-LEK-sis
Sibling Names for Alexes
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alexes — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alexes
How popular is the name Alexes?
In 2011, Alexes was given to 10 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Alexes a girl's or a boy's name?
Alexes is used for both girls and boys. About 83% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Alexes?
Alexes has 3 syllables.
When was Alexes most popular?
Alexes peaked in 1997, when 62 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.