Aleksey
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexius.
Every Aleksey since 1995 — 581 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleksey
Aleksey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,824 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 581 American babies have been named Aleksey. Its peak came in 2006, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleksey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleksey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 12 | #6,824 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #5,913 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #5,940 |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,452 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,572 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,308 |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #4,964 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,359 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,782 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,333 |
| 2015 | — | — | 24 | #4,183 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #4,876 |
| 2013 | — | — | 28 | #3,666 |
| 2012 | — | — | 32 | #3,376 |
| 2011 | — | — | 23 | #4,228 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,686 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24 | #4,164 |
| 2008 | — | — | 33 | #3,347 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31 | #3,448 |
| 2006 | — | — | 37 | #2,984 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,117 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,253 |
| 2003 | — | — | 23 | #3,734 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,139 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,485 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,593 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #7,823 |
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Famous people named Aleksey
- Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy Writer · 1883–1945
- Aleksey Kuropatkin Politician · 1848–1925
- Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy Writer · 1817–1875
- Aleksey Petrovich Yermolov Military personnel · 1777–1861
- Aleksey Arakcheyev Politician · 1769–1834
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aleksey mean?
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexius.
How popular is the name Aleksey in 2025?
Aleksey ranked #6,824 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleksey?
581 babies have been named Aleksey in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleksey most popular?
Aleksey peaked in 2006, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Aleksey a boy or girl name?
Aleksey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleksey rising or falling?
Aleksey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aleksey?
Well-known people named Aleksey include Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy (writer), Aleksey Kuropatkin (politician), Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy (writer).