Alejandra
Peaked at #145 nationally in 1994, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1900, Alejandra has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Alejandra — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#145
in 1994
Current rank
#576
in 2024
Years tracked
115
1900–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1900, Alejandra reached its peak popularity for girls in 1994, ranking #145 nationally with 2,187 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #446 (2014) to #576 (2024) — a 23% drop.
As of 2024, Alejandra ranks #576 nationally for girls, with 523 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #576 | 523 |
| 2023 | #548 | 553 |
| 2022 | #568 | 529 |
| 2021 | #618 | 479 |
| 2020 | #544 | 551 |
| 2019 | #518 | 600 |
| 2018 | #511 | 608 |
| 2017 | #507 | 617 |
Alejandra — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2086
in 1992
Last ranked
#12107
in 2020
Years tracked
32
1972–2020
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1972, Alejandra reached its peak popularity for boys in 1992, ranking #2086 nationally with 37 babies given the name that year.
Alejandra hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2020, when it stood at #12107.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #12,107 | 5 |
| 2014 | #9,676 | 7 |
| 2007 | #12,431 | 5 |
| 2006 | #10,717 | 6 |
| 2005 | #7,651 | 9 |
| 2004 | #6,539 | 11 |
| 2003 | #6,272 | 11 |
| 2001 | #4,484 | 17 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Alejandra most popular?
Alejandra was most popular in 1994, when it ranked #145 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alejandra becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Alejandra?
At least 54,054 babies have been recorded with the name Alejandra in the US since 1900, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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