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

Allex is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 71 recorded births.

When was Allex most popular?

Allex reached its peak popularity in 1994 with 12 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Allex?

Allex is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 177 babies in the U.S. since 1984. Its peak was in 1994.

Allex

An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.

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Meaning & Origin

A male or female given name of rare usage, variant of Alex.

Allex is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Alex — short form of Alexander, from Alexandros meaning 'defender of men.' The doubled 'l' gives this familiar name a slightly more unusual visual form while keeping its crisp, two-syllable sound completely intact.

Alex has been used as an independent name as well as a nickname since at least the 19th century. Allex is the rarest of spelling variants — a subtle personalization of one of the world's most enduring names.

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Popularity Over Time

Allex has 24+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1984.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Allex
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	30	#11155	▼
2000s	54	#9668	▼
1990s	74	#5989	▲
1980s	19	#6245	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 1984–2017)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Allex
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2017	5	#12343	0
2015	5	#12173	0
2013	5	#12219	-1 (-16.7%)
2011	6	#10864	-3 (-33.3%)
2010	9	#8175	+4 (80.0%)
2009	5	#12567	-3 (-37.5%)
2007	8	#8953	+2 (33.3%)
2006	6	#10729	-1 (-14.3%)
2005	7	#9158	+2 (40.0%)
2004	5	#11421	-5 (-50.0%)
2002	10	#6546	+2 (25.0%)
2001	8	#7552	+3 (60.0%)
2000	5	#10418	-5 (-50.0%)
1999	10	#6059	0
1998	10	#5854	+3 (42.9%)
1997	7	#7304	-1 (-12.5%)
1995	8	#6434	-4 (-33.3%)
1994	12	#4813	+6 (100.0%)
1993	6	#7670	-5 (-45.5%)
1991	11	#4768	+1 (10.0%)

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

Allex as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Allex has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 71 births since 1988.

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Current rank

Total births

1993

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Allex be used for both boys and girls?

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1984–2017) · Methodology