Allex
A masculine name derived from the name Alexander, meaning "defender of men".
Name Census estimates that about 242 living Americans carry the first name Allex. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 71.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Allex today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Allex births was 1991 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Allex. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Allex with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
242
~ 1 in 1,416,340 Americans
Peak year
1991
21 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,343
Tracked since 1984
Census
Allex in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 352 people with the first name Allex, which placed it at #26,438 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#26,438
National first-name rank
People counted
352
352 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
57.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allex
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Allex is White at 57.1%. The next largest groups are Black (16.2%) and Hispanic (13.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Allex described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Allex at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White57.1% · 201
- Black or African American16.2% · 57
- Hispanic or Latino13.9% · 49
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.0% · 21
- Two or more races4.8% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 7
Gender
Gender distribution for Allex
Allex is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 248 total registrations, 177 (71.4%) were male and 71 (28.6%) were female.
Allex as a male name
- Ranked #12,343 in 2017
- 5 male births in 2017
- Peak: 1994 (12 births)
Allex as a female name
- Ranked #15,478 in 2001
- 5 female births in 2001
- Peak: 1993 (12 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Allex on both sides of the split. Of the 341 people counted with this name, 230 were male (67.4%) and 111 were female (32.6%).
Popularity
Allex: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Allex from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 123 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allex by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Allex during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Allex
The given name Allex is derived from the ancient Germanic language, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old High German name "Alahhere," which translates to "noble leader" or "revered warrior." The name's origins can be traced back to regions that now encompass modern-day Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland.
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Allex held significant cultural and historical significance among Germanic tribes. It was often bestowed upon individuals of noble birth or those who displayed exceptional leadership qualities on the battlefield or within their communities.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that the name may have been mentioned in early Germanic bardic traditions or oral histories, though these accounts have been lost to time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Allex can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript that contains a list of Germanic personal names. In this document, the name is spelled "Alahheri," which closely resembles the Old High German root.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Allex. One of the earliest recorded was Allex the Valiant (c. 980 - 1042), a renowned Germanic warrior and chieftain who led his tribe to numerous victories against rival clans. His exploits were celebrated in ancient folk tales and songs.
Another prominent figure was Allex of Rothenburg (1210 - 1278), a German nobleman and influential statesman who played a significant role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire during the 13th century.
In the 15th century, Allex Meinzinger (1435 - 1498) was a respected German scholar and theologian who made important contributions to the study of canon law and ecclesiastical history.
During the Renaissance period, Allex Raimondi (1510 - 1570) was an Italian engraver and printmaker who worked alongside the renowned artists Raphael and Marcantonio Raimondi. His intricate engravings and etchings are considered masterpieces of the era.
In more recent times, Allex von Humboldt (1769 - 1859) was a renowned Prussian polymath, naturalist, and explorer who made significant contributions to fields such as geography, botany, and anthropology. His extensive travels and scientific observations had a profound impact on our understanding of the natural world.
While the name Allex is not as common in modern times, its historical significance and the accomplishments of those who bore it serve as a testament to its rich heritage and cultural significance within the Germanic tradition.
People
Allex + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Allex: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Allex?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 242 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Allex going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,416,340 US residents.
Is Allex a common name?
We classify Allex as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 248 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Allex most popular?
The single biggest year for Allex was 1991, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Allex is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Allex in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 352 people with the name Allex, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #26,438 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Allex in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Allex?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Allex on both sides of the split. Of the 341 people counted with this name, 230 were male (67.4%) and 111 were female (32.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Allex?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Allex is White at 57.1%. The next largest groups are Black (16.2%) and Hispanic (13.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Allex most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Allex in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.1% (201 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Allex in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Allex a male name?
Yes, 71.4% of people registered as Allex in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Allex still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Allex in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Allex can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Allex?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.