Alexandra
boy nameAlexandra entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #1037 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#1037
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4322 |
| 1960s | #3314 |
| 1970s | #4260 |
| 1980s | #2515 |
| 1990s | #2731 |
| 2000s | #5666 |
| 2010s | #7938 |
| 2020s | #12084 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Alexandra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alexandra alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alexandra in 2025?
- Alexandra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Alexandra most popular?
- Alexandra peaked in 1989, reaching #1037 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alexandra with classmates?
- Alexandra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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