Declining since 2006.
Popularity of Aleck since 1884
Babies named Aleck per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aleck's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 186 |
| 1920s | 188 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 154 |
| 2000s | 242 |
| 2010s | 203 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Aleck is a historical diminutive of Alexander, most often used in Scottish and English contexts. Its popularity peaked in the late 19th century, reaching its highest rank in 1889, when it was more commonly given. Since then, the name has experienced a steady decline, and by 2006 it had fallen out of regular use, reflecting a broader shift away from vintage nicknames as given names. While Aleck never reached the top 1000 in recent decades, its rarity gives it an old-fashioned charm. The name's trajectory shows a falling trend, with no recorded top states, indicating its scattered usage across the country. For families seeking a classic name with Scottish roots, Aleck offers an alternative to more common forms like Alec.
Aleck is a Scottish and English variant of Alec, which itself is a diminutive of Alexander. The name Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, derived from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'. Aleck was historically used in Scotland as a familiar form. Its usage peaked in the late 19th century in the United States and has since declined.
“Aleck” around the world
Where Aleck lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al
Variants: Alec
Sibling names for Aleck
Names that share Aleck's style, for a brother or sister.
