FIRST NAME
Alexander
Alexander is the 44th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 554,289 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 2,468 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #44 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
328,297
living · #141
2020 CENSUS
554,289
living · #44
BABIES NAMED ALEXANDER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20257K
As a male name, Alexander peaked in 1993, when 20,530 babies were named Alexander (the #21 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #3,858 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
4,974
living · #2,170
2020 CENSUS
2,468
living · #3,858
BABIES NAMED ALEXANDER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1909–2025
202514
As a female name, Alexander peaked in 1988, when 331 babies were named Alexander (the #602 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)