Alex
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #133
Total births: 3,982
History: Alex surged in the 2000s as a casual unisex name in Australia. The name's informality is perfectly Australian. Alex represents the Australian preference for short, easy names — no formality, no fuss.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2013) | #90 |
| Babies named Alex in 2013 | 112 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,982 |
| Peak year | 1992 (193 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #53 |
| Years in records | 1987–2013 (27 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 17 spots |
Frequently asked about Alex
What does the name Alex mean?
Alex means “Defender of the people” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Alex?
Alex has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Defender of the people”.
How popular is Alex in Australia?
Alex ranked #90 in Australia in 2013 — given to 112 babies that year.
When was Alex most popular?
Alex peaked in 1992 with 193 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Alex a boy or girl name?
Alex is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Alexs in registered births are male.
Is the name Alex rising or falling in popularity?
Alex has fallen 17 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #73 in 2008 to #90 in 2013.
How long has Alex been recorded in Australia?
Alex appears in birth records in Australia across 27 years — from 1987 through 2013.