Boy nameCurrently #8,982 in the USFalling
Aleck
2 syllablesPeak year: 19175 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Aleck's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Aleck's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Aleck |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 32 |
| 1918 | 30 |
| 1919 | 24 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 22 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 15 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Aleck through the decades
- Aleck peaked in 1917, when 32 babies were named Aleck in the US.
- The 2000s were Aleck's strongest decade, averaging 24 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Aleck has fallen 43% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Aleck currently ranks #8,982 in the US and is cooling off.