Elex
Every Elex since 1888 — 776 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elex
Elex is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,560 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 776 American babies have been named Elex. Its peak came in 1916, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Elex stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elex year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,560 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,239 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,407 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,890 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,065 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,587 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,118 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,705 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,841 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,085 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,851 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,611 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,959 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,204 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,820 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,477 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,403 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,629 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,894 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,109 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,735 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,058 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,194 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,833 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,098 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,225 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,816 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,490 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,477 |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,825 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,497 |
| 1910 | 11 | #999 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,288 |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,369 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elex in 2025?
Elex ranked #12,560 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elex?
776 babies have been named Elex in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elex most popular?
Elex peaked in 1916, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Elex a boy or girl name?
Elex is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elex rising or falling?
Elex is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.