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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aleksei — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aleksandre|Aleksej
SlavicBoy↑↑ Surging

Aleksei

al-ik-SAY · 3 syllables

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Boy
#5440
↑↑ Surging
#5440
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#5440 in 2024
5yr change
+1096 ranks
Birth frequency
4.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5440 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Slavic boy names
Aleksei

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5440

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1096 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning40

Basic meaning documented; limited historical record.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
SlavicRussianClassicStrong3-syllableDefenderInternationalTraditionalMasculine
Character
defender of the vulnerable
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Alekseis

determineddisciplinedcourageousprincipledoutspoken
STRONG
High confidence

Aleksei is a Slavic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5440 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1096 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5440 · very rare
Aleksei at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'alexein' (to defend), russified form of Alexander meaning 'defender of men'
Language root:Greek · Russian
Peak rank:#5440 in 2024
5yr change:+1096 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Aleksei Navalny
Political activist
Aleksei Kostitsyn
Ice hockey player
Aleksei Nemov
Olympic gymnast
Similar Sound
AlexeiAlexeyAlyoshaAleksandrAnatoly
Similar Style
DmitriNikolaiSergeiIvanPavel
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Aleksei
NatashaKatyaMikhailAndreiSophiaViktor
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Aleksei · Overview
Summary

Aleksei is a Slavic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5440 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Aleksei scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1096 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong character
Aleksei carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Aleksei is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
aleksei.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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