NAME PROFILE
Alec
Alec is a diminutive of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men.' it has a crisp, powerful energy and suggests a person who is independent, focused, and possesses a quiet authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 55,489 |
| Gender | Male (91% / 9%) |
| Peak year | 1995 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 24%CA — 23%IL — 18%PA — 18%MA — 16%
Notable People
Alec Baldwin (Actor) · Alec Guinness (Actor) · Alec Stewart (Athlete) · Alec Secareanu (Actor) · Alec Benjamin (Singer)
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