How Many People Are Named Aleksei?

Complete statistics for the name Aleksei: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aleksei
Very Rare
Russian

Aleksei is a rare Russian name, with only 450 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 733,854 Americans. The majority, 92%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~450
Living in US
1 in 733,854
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Defender of man
🌐
Origin
Russian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

505,354
Worldwide Bearers
#1,997
Global Rank
🇺🇦 Ukraine
486,043
🇷🇺 Russia
9,697
🇪🇪 Estonia
4,925
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,263
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
607
🇧🇾 Belarus
517
🇫🇮 Finland
453
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
272
🇺🇸 United States
229
🇪🇸 Spain
227

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
438 (97%)
♀ Female
12 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
419
Would be under 30 (92%)
37
Would be 30–60 (8%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 456 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aleksei Through the Generations

With its peak popularity in 2001 when 25 babies were named Aleksei, this name has seen a steady decline since then. Today, most people named Aleksei are young, with 419 under 30 years old, compared to just 37 between 30 and 60. there are no Alekseis over 60, indicating it's a relatively new addition to American naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 25
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aleksei's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Aleksei

How Many People Have the Name Aleksei?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 450 people in the United States currently share the name Aleksei. That works out to roughly 1 in every 733,854 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aleksei a Common or Rare Name?

Aleksei is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aleksei Mean?

Aleksei means "defender of man" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aleksei in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Aleksei Most Popular?

The name Aleksei reached peak popularity in 2001, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aleksei?

Approximately 450 people named Aleksei live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 456. That works out to roughly 1 in 733,854 Americans.

Is Aleksei a rare name?

Aleksei is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 733,854 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aleksei mean?

Aleksei means "defender of man" and comes from Russian origins.

Is Aleksei more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Aleksei are male and 3% are female.

When was Aleksei most popular?

Aleksei peaked in 2001 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US450
All-Time Births456
1 in X1 in 733,854
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2001
World Rank#1,997
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.