Alexei
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexius.
Every Alexei since 1961 — 1,486 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alexei
Alexei is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,245 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 1,486 American babies have been named Alexei — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Alexei stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alexei 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 | — | — | 36 | #3,245 |
| 2024 | — | — | 47 | #2,752 |
| 2023 | — | — | 34 | #3,419 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,689 | 45 | #2,832 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,393 | 51 | #2,552 |
| 2020 | — | — | 41 | #2,887 |
| 2019 | — | — | 47 | #2,696 |
| 2018 | — | — | 37 | #3,107 |
| 2017 | — | — | 37 | #3,127 |
| 2016 | — | — | 34 | #3,296 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,588 | 39 | #2,968 |
| 2014 | — | — | 35 | #3,155 |
| 2013 | — | — | 32 | #3,341 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,006 |
| 2011 | 5 | #16,899 | 29 | #3,609 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,524 | 36 | #3,129 |
| 2009 | — | — | 29 | #3,643 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17,646 | 40 | #2,951 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,594 | 27 | #3,797 |
| 2006 | — | — | 38 | #2,934 |
| 2005 | — | — | 45 | #2,496 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,671 | 34 | #2,955 |
| 2003 | 5 | #15,886 | 35 | #2,784 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,158 | 34 | #2,755 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,451 | 48 | #2,151 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,226 | 48 | #2,087 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,433 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,147 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,148 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #2,905 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #2,892 |
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Famous people named Alexei
- Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia Nobleman · 1904–1918
- Alexei Leonov Astronaut · 1934–2019
- Alexei Rykov Politician · 1881–1938
- Alexei Kosygin Engineer · 1904–1980
- Alexei Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia Politician · 1690–1718
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexei mean?
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexius.
How popular is the name Alexei in 2025?
Alexei ranked #3,245 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alexei?
1,486 babies have been named Alexei in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alexei most popular?
Alexei peaked in 2021, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Alexei a boy or girl name?
Alexei is used for both: about 8% of babies named Alexei have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Alexei rising or falling?
Alexei is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alexei?
Well-known people named Alexei include Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (nobleman), Alexei Leonov (astronaut), Alexei Rykov (politician).