Is Alexey a boy's or girl's name?

Alexey is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 19 recorded births.

When was Alexey most popular?

Alexey reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 43 births that year. It is currently ranked #5052 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Alexey?

Alexey is currently ranked #5052 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 549 babies since 1970.

Alexey

A Russian name gently fading from the charts.

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#5052▲ 1486in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexis.

Alexey is a boy's and girl's baby name of Russian origin, the Russian transliteration of Alexei, from the Greek alexein, meaning 'to defend' or 'to protect.'

Alexey is a staple of Russian history — the name of tsars (Alexis I), tragic figures (Tsarevich Alexei Romanov, the hemophiliac son of Nicholas II), and contemporary oligarchs alike. The spelling Alexey specifically reflects the Russian romanization system, signaling authentic Russian cultural roots. Outside Russia it's rare enough to be distinctive while being immediately pronounceable for English speakers.

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Popularity Over Time

Alexey climbed 450 spots in the last 20 years — from #5502 to #5052.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Alexey
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	75	#6024	▼
2010s	260	#4091	▲
2000s	153	#5331	▲
1990s	56	#6936	▲
1970s	5	#4738	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(33 years, 1970–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Alexey
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	19	#5052	+6 (46.2%)
2023	13	#6538	+2 (18.2%)
2022	11	#7286	-8 (-42.1%)
2021	19	#4938	+6 (46.2%)
2020	13	#6307	-17 (-56.7%)
2019	30	#3642	+8 (36.4%)
2018	22	#4481	-21 (-48.8%)
2017	43	#2799	+16 (59.3%)
2016	27	#3883	+1 (3.8%)
2015	26	#3988	-1 (-3.7%)
2014	27	#3788	-1 (-3.6%)
2013	28	#3667	+6 (27.3%)
2012	22	#4397	+5 (29.4%)
2011	17	#5210	-1 (-5.6%)
2010	18	#5053	+6 (50.0%)
2009	12	#6818	-5 (-29.4%)
2008	17	#5258	-1 (-5.6%)
2007	18	#5002	-6 (-25.0%)
2006	24	#4004	+9 (60.0%)
2005	15	#5290	+1 (7.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Alexey as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Alexey has also been given to 19 girls in the U.S. since 1996.

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Total births

2000

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Alexey be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Alexey is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #5052. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1970–2024) · Methodology