Why Alex Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Alex” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

is for altruism, the unselfish you.
is for luster, your shine.
is for endear, all those you touch.
is for x, the mysterious side of you!

The name “Alex” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Xela.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Lxea.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Alex

Secret Meaning of Alex The true meaning of ‘Alex’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Alex is a name that suggests you give up what you want so other people can have what they need. Like a six-sided cube, your personality is steady and balanced. You are very creative and artistically oriented but also willing to take action to accomplish your goals. Often you volunteer to work on civic projects and make your fair share of responsibility. Others seek your advice because you carefully listen to their problems.

Heart Desire of Alex Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

Personality of Alex When people hear the name Alex, they perceive you as someone who is impressive, elegant, and noble. You possess qualities common to actors, dancers, and performers. People admire your confident personality. Unfortunately, there are others who get jealous of you. You prefer not to deal directly with only one person. Instead, you want to work on a grand scale.

Wacky Alex You are a person who is true to your ambitions and interests. Independent, creative, freethinker, and have strong leadership potential. You want to be in charge and tend to like your original ideas. There are times you are impulsive.

Your most likely vocation: teacher, philosopher, educator, religious zealot, scientist, minister, instructor, writer, producer of luxury and beauty goods, manager of restaurant, irrigationist, horticulturist, zoologist, shipping magnate.

Lucky colors: All varieties of blue except the very bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Emerald, turquoise

Lucky day(s): Sunday, Monday, and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Verbena, dog rose, violets, walnuts, all types of beans, apricot, almonds

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Is The Name Alex Popular?

Popularity of Alex in the U.S. “Alex” is not a popular baby boy’s name in District of Columbia as reported in the 1960 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only nine babies in District of Columbia have the same name as you in 1960. A total of 1,245 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1993 with a total of 7,638 babies. That’s a lot of baby Alexes.

Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Alex” was recorded 281,431 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Alexes to occupy the country of Mayotte with an estimated population of 266,380.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 147 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #92 nationwide and was registered 147 times as a baby boy’s name. Alex became a popular boy’s name in the state of Alaska in the year 1924. It ranked #18 with 5 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1993 in the state of California with 1,073 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Arizona for 71 years from 1912 to 2012 (may not be consecutive).

For the past eight decades (1939 to 2018), the name “Alex” was recorded 253,830 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Proud of the name Alex Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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