Alexander vs. Alex: which name is older?
The average Alexander is 26 and the average Alex is 30, so Alex is the older name, by about 4 years.
Alexander
Alex
When was each name popular?
Both names peaked in 1993.
Which name is more common?
There are about 670,000 Alexanders and about 250,000 Alexes alive in the US, so there are about 3 times as many Alexanders as Alexes.
Boys or girls?
Both are boys' names: over 99% of living Alexanders and 96% of living Alexes are men.
Names the same age as Alexander
Names the same age as Alex
Think you can guess a Alexander's age?
Ten names, one slider each. Share your score.
Alexander or Alex: questions
Which is older, Alexander or Alex?
The average Alexander is 26 and the average Alex is 30, so Alex is the older name, by about 4 years.
How old is the average Alexander?
The average Alexander in the US is 26; half of all living Alexanders are between 15 and 34.
How old is the average Alex?
The average Alex in the US is 30; half of all living Alexes are between 20 and 38.
Which is more common, Alexander or Alex?
There are about 670,000 Alexanders and about 250,000 Alexes alive in the US, so there are about 3 times as many Alexanders as Alexes.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this