Alexandre
5 countries#79 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alexandre was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
304,145 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #79 · peaked in 1995 with 9,014 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
5,389 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #2145 · peaked in 2003 with 173 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
936 births recorded 1991–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 53 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
919 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1139 · peaked in 2006 with 53 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
14 births recorded 1991–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2013–2013 · peaked in 2013 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Alexandre’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #7 | — |
| 2004 | #14 | ↓7 |
| 2005 | #12 | ↑2 |
| 2006 | #15 | ↓3 |
| 2007 | #21 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #26 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #28 | ↓2 |
| 2010 | #26 | ↑2 |
| 2011 | #31 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #35 | ↓4 |
| 2013 | #39 | ↓4 |
| 2014 | #42 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #41 | ↑1 |
| 2016 | #43 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #47 | ↓4 |
| 2018 | #48 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #60 | ↓12 |
| 2020 | #66 | ↓6 |
| 2021 | #70 | ↓4 |
| 2022 | #79 | ↓9 |
Frequently asked questions about Alexandre
Is Alexandre a popular name?
Yes — Alexandre currently ranks #79 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Alexandre more common for boys or girls?
Alexandre is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Alexandre most popular?
Alexandre peaked in 1995 in France, with 9,014 recorded births that year.
Is Alexandre rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Alexandre’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #40 in 1900 to #79 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Alexandre?
At least 310,470 babies have been recorded with the name Alexandre across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Alexandre popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alexandre appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Alexandre?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Alexandre include Ajani, Alastair, Azaan.
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