Alejandro
Peaked at #88 nationally in 1999, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1885, Alejandro has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Alejandro — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2156
in 1992
Last ranked
#14666
in 2014
Years tracked
45
1932–2014
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1932, Alejandro reached its peak popularity for girls in 1992, ranking #2156 nationally with 62 babies given the name that year.
Alejandro hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2014, when it stood at #14666.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #14,666 | 6 |
| 2012 | #16,991 | 5 |
| 2011 | #16,887 | 5 |
| 2010 | #12,328 | 8 |
| 2009 | #15,336 | 6 |
| 2008 | #12,622 | 8 |
| 2007 | #9,028 | 13 |
| 2006 | #9,311 | 12 |
Alejandro — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#88
in 1999
Current rank
#184
in 2024
Years tracked
127
1885–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Alejandro reached its peak popularity for boys in 1999, ranking #88 nationally with 4,319 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #158 (2014) to #184 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Alejandro ranks #184 nationally for boys, with 1,992 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #184 | 1,992 |
| 2023 | #200 | 1,835 |
| 2022 | #194 | 1,964 |
| 2021 | #206 | 1,843 |
| 2020 | #212 | 1,792 |
| 2019 | #201 | 1,971 |
| 2018 | #208 | 1,900 |
| 2017 | #195 | 2,032 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Alejandro most popular?
Alejandro was most popular in 1999, when it ranked #88 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alejandro becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Alejandro?
At least 145,614 babies have been recorded with the name Alejandro in the US since 1885, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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