Alexandria
Peaked at #69 nationally in 1993, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1902, Alexandria has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Alexandria — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#69
in 1993
Current rank
#463
in 2024
Years tracked
121
1902–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1902, Alexandria reached its peak popularity for girls in 1993, ranking #69 nationally with 5,027 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #210 (2014) to #463 (2024) — a 55% drop.
As of 2024, Alexandria ranks #463 nationally for girls, with 675 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #463 | 675 |
| 2023 | #403 | 760 |
| 2022 | #407 | 772 |
| 2021 | #353 | 882 |
| 2020 | #320 | 983 |
| 2019 | #299 | 1,104 |
| 2018 | #282 | 1,183 |
| 2017 | #257 | 1,248 |
Alexandria — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1236
in 1905
Last ranked
#12119
in 2006
Years tracked
24
1905–2006
Trend
Falling
Alexandria was already at its most popular for boys in 1905 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1236), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Alexandria hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2006, when it stood at #12119.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #12,119 | 5 |
| 2005 | #11,527 | 5 |
| 2004 | #6,146 | 12 |
| 2003 | #7,866 | 8 |
| 2001 | #10,614 | 5 |
| 2000 | #7,449 | 8 |
| 1999 | #9,969 | 5 |
| 1998 | #9,669 | 5 |
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 Alexandria most popular?
Alexandria was most popular in 1993, when it ranked #69 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alexandria 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 Alexandria?
At least 104,116 babies have been recorded with the name Alexandria in the US since 1902, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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