How Many People Are Named Elex?
Complete statistics for the name Elex: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elex is a very rare name, with only 329 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,004,282 Americans. The majority of those named Elex are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 76All 766 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: 1916Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elex Through the Generations
Elex has been a name that's seen its peaks and valleys through the decades. With its highest recorded usage in 1916 when 20 babies were given this name, it's clear that Elex was once considered a unique choice. Over time, the name has become even rarer, but it's now experiencing a slight resurgence, becoming a classic, old-school name for some parents. Today, the average age of someone named Elex is 76, with a significant portion of the name's bearers being over 60, indicating a strong connection to earlier generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elex's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elex
How Many People Have the Name Elex?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 329 people in the United States currently share the name Elex. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,004,282 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elex a Common or Rare Name?
Elex 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 Elex Mean?
Elex means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elex in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Elex Most Popular?
The name Elex reached peak popularity in 1916, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Elex?
Approximately 329 people named Elex live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 766. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,004,282 Americans.
Is Elex a rare name?
Elex is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,004,282 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elex mean?
Elex means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elex more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elex are male and 0% are female.
When was Elex most popular?
Elex peaked in 1916 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.