Alexander
5 countries#30 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alexander was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
740,668 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #30 · peaked in 1993 with 20,708 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
98,048 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #24 · peaked in 1996 with 5,132 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
81,053 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #27 · peaked in 1996 with 4,840 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
15,224 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #22 · peaked in 1975 with 370 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,509 births recorded 1925–2022 · currently #885 · peaked in 1995 with 85 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Alpes-Maritimes, Yvelines, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,771 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #48 · peaked in 2014 with 92 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Alexander’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #12 | — |
| 2007 | #11 | ↑1 |
| 2008 | #6 | ↑5 |
| 2009 | #4 | ↑2 |
| 2010 | #6 | ↓2 |
| 2011 | #8 | ↓2 |
| 2012 | #9 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #8 | ↑1 |
| 2014 | #8 | — |
| 2015 | #8 | — |
| 2016 | #11 | ↓3 |
| 2017 | #13 | ↓2 |
| 2018 | #11 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #10 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #10 | — |
| 2021 | #13 | ↓3 |
| 2022 | #17 | ↓4 |
| 2023 | #22 | ↓5 |
| 2024 | #27 | ↓5 |
| 2025 | #30 | ↓3 |
Frequently asked questions about Alexander
Is Alexander a popular name?
Yes — Alexander currently ranks #30 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Alexander more common for boys or girls?
Alexander is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Alexander most popular?
Alexander peaked in 1993 in United States, with 20,708 recorded births that year.
Is Alexander rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Alexander’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #73 in 1880 to #30 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Alexander?
At least 841,225 babies have been recorded with the name Alexander across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Alexander popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alexander appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Alexander?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Alexander include Asher, Joseph, Owen, Matthew.
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