Alec Boy
Origin(s)
Greek; Scottish
Meaning
Greek: Defender of men; Scottish: Noble
Historical & Cultural Background
Alec is often considered a diminutive of Alexander, which has roots in ancient Greek. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Scotland, where it has been used as a standalone name. Its association with nobility and defense has contributed to its enduring appeal across generations.
Trend Summary
Alec has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent years.
Similar Names
Aiden, Caleb, Eli, Isaac, Julian, Lucas, Milo, Simon
Variants
- Aleck
- Alex
International Variants
- Alejandro (Spanish)
- Alexandre (French)
- Aleksey (Russian)
Famous people named Alec
Alec Baldwin is an American actor known for his roles in films and television, including '30 Rock'.
Alec Guinness was an English actor famous for his performances in classic films such as 'Star Wars' and 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'.
Alec Trevelyan is a fictional character from the James Bond film 'GoldenEye', portrayed by Sean Bean.
Alec Soth is an American photographer recognized for his work in contemporary photography.
Fictional characters named Alec
Alec Lightwood is a character in 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare, known for being a skilled Shadowhunter.
Alec Hardy is a character in the British television series 'Broadchurch', portrayed by David Tennant.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alec was first seen in the United States in 1880. Alec has ranked as high as #204 nationally which occurred in 1995 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Alec has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alec (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 44 | |
CA | 44 | |
FL | 35 | |
NC | 13 | |
AZ | 10 | |
NY | 8 | |
PA | 8 | |
UT | 7 | |
MI | 6 | |
VA | 6 | |
AL | 6 | |
OH | 6 | |
TN | 5 | |
LA | 5 | |
MA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 11 |
1881 | 7 |
1882 | 8 |
1883 | 5 |
1884 | 7 |
1885 | 9 |
1886 | 5 |
1887 | 5 |
1888 | 9 |
1890 | 11 |
1891 | 6 |
1892 | 5 |
1893 | 5 |
1894 | 6 |
1895 | 5 |
1896 | 12 |
1897 | 6 |
1899 | 5 |
1900 | 15 |
1901 | 5 |
1902 | 9 |
1903 | 7 |
1904 | 14 |
1905 | 12 |
1906 | 6 |
1907 | 11 |
1908 | 10 |
1909 | 15 |
1910 | 18 |
1911 | 15 |
1912 | 21 |
1913 | 37 |
1914 | 47 |
1915 | 57 |
1916 | 36 |
1917 | 69 |
1918 | 59 |
1919 | 60 |
1920 | 67 |
1921 | 69 |
1922 | 60 |
1923 | 56 |
1924 | 50 |
1925 | 53 |
1926 | 43 |
1927 | 54 |
1928 | 35 |
1929 | 26 |
1930 | 37 |
1931 | 21 |
1932 | 33 |
1933 | 32 |
1934 | 32 |
1935 | 23 |
1936 | 28 |
1937 | 38 |
1938 | 25 |
1939 | 30 |
1940 | 32 |
1941 | 36 |
1942 | 39 |
1943 | 34 |
1944 | 34 |
1945 | 36 |
1946 | 53 |
1947 | 70 |
1948 | 56 |
1949 | 53 |
1950 | 50 |
1951 | 55 |
1952 | 70 |
1953 | 51 |
1954 | 42 |
1955 | 54 |
1956 | 75 |
1957 | 76 |
1958 | 82 |
1959 | 98 |
1960 | 100 |
1961 | 91 |
1962 | 75 |
1963 | 76 |
1964 | 114 |
1965 | 116 |
1966 | 117 |
1967 | 93 |
1968 | 98 |
1969 | 94 |
1970 | 105 |
1971 | 105 |
1972 | 88 |
1973 | 85 |
1974 | 60 |
1975 | 80 |
1976 | 97 |
1977 | 94 |
1978 | 97 |
1979 | 91 |
1980 | 125 |
1981 | 132 |
1982 | 147 |
1983 | 203 |
1984 | 252 |
1985 | 290 |
1986 | 377 |
1987 | 446 |
1988 | 426 |
1989 | 603 |
1990 | 978 |
1991 | 1,539 |
1992 | 1,866 |
1993 | 2,090 |
1994 | 3,322 |
1995 | 3,420 |
1996 | 3,308 |
1997 | 3,137 |
1998 | 3,356 |
1999 | 2,892 |
2000 | 2,479 |
2001 | 2,155 |
2002 | 1,749 |
2003 | 1,526 |
2004 | 1,333 |
2005 | 1,127 |
2006 | 982 |
2007 | 872 |
2008 | 774 |
2009 | 730 |
2010 | 669 |
2011 | 659 |
2012 | 606 |
2013 | 626 |
2014 | 624 |
2015 | 665 |
2016 | 616 |
2017 | 575 |
2018 | 520 |
2019 | 518 |
2020 | 470 |
2021 | 390 |
2022 | 346 |
2023 | 289 |
2024 | 273 |