Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Elex

Name: Popularity of the name Elex in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Elex, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#1,594 (1916)

Total Babies

766

5-Yr Trend

+23%

1888

First Year

2024

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#1594

Peak Rank

766

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elex

Elex first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1888, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 20 Elexs were born — ranking #1,594 that year. As of 2026, Elex ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, rising sharply (+23% over the past five years). In total, more than 766 Elexs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Elex

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elex is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Alecs
Allex
Elix
Ilex
Alex
Ls
Alix
Elks
Aleks
Alikes
Alyx
Telex

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elex

What does the name Elex mean?

Elex is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1888. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elex in 2026?

In 2026, Elex ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Elex most popular?

Elex reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #1,594 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Elex most popular?

Elex has historically been most popular in Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Elex.

Is Elex a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Elex is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Elex?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elex include Tobe, Little, Romolo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elex

Elex is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1888 and has accumulated 766 births in the dataset. Elex's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #1,594. Use the chart and map above to compare Elex's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.