Alexandra
Peaked at #26 nationally in 1995, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1894, Alexandra has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Alexandra — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#26
in 1995
Current rank
#221
in 2024
Years tracked
124
1894–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1894, Alexandra reached its peak popularity for girls in 1995, ranking #26 nationally with 10,160 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #92 (2014) to #221 (2024) — a 58% drop.
As of 2024, Alexandra ranks #221 nationally for girls, with 1,387 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #221 | 1,387 |
| 2023 | #204 | 1,473 |
| 2022 | #190 | 1,551 |
| 2021 | #169 | 1,725 |
| 2020 | #138 | 1,966 |
| 2019 | #130 | 2,133 |
| 2018 | #125 | 2,410 |
| 2017 | #120 | 2,605 |
Alexandra — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1036
in 1989
Last ranked
#12219
in 2021
Years tracked
45
1921–2021
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1921, Alexandra reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #1036 nationally with 99 babies given the name that year.
Alexandra hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2021, when it stood at #12219.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #12,219 | 5 |
| 2020 | #12,111 | 5 |
| 2013 | #8,822 | 8 |
| 2010 | #7,097 | 11 |
| 2009 | #11,049 | 6 |
| 2008 | #9,040 | 8 |
| 2007 | #6,278 | 13 |
| 2006 | #4,683 | 19 |
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 Alexandra most popular?
Alexandra was most popular in 1995, when it ranked #26 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alexandra 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 Alexandra?
At least 244,997 babies have been recorded with the name Alexandra in the US since 1894, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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