Baby Name Popularity Profile

Alejandro

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Alejandro.

National Rank (2025)
#195
All-Time Peak Rank
#88 (1999)
Total U.S. Births
146,624
Unisex Distribution 99.4% Boy / 0.6% Girl Balance: Overwhelmingly Male
πŸ’‘ The Alejandro Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

πŸ“– The Story Behind Alejandro

According to SSA data, Alejandro achieved its highest historical rank of #88 in 1999. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2001 with 4,557 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 20.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 114 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Alejandro scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change -20.5% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 4,557 Births in 2001
Years in Top 100
10 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
114 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 10
1890s: 10
1900s: 66
1910s: 228
1920s: 732
1930s: 775
1940s: 938
1950s: 1,713
1960s: 3,099
1970s: 9,134
1980s: 15,316
1990s: 35,178
2000s: 43,118
2010s: 25,033
2020s: 11,274

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables A-leja-nd-ro
Letter Count 9 Letters
Spelling Complexity Complex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Arizona
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint South
States with Core Active Data 47 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Arizona #79 6,232 2004 +8.9% Growth
California #111 48,532 1993 11.3% Decline
Nevada #134 1,525 2004 17.9% Decline
Texas #84 32,966 2000 +8.8% Growth
New Mexico #76 1,906 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #141 10,412 2008 7.2% Decline
Colorado #181 2,353 2004 +8.6% Growth
Illinois #191 8,044 2000 +15.1% Growth
Washington #232 2,372 2000 26.1% Decline
Oregon #210 1,267 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #437 450 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #265 761 2002 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #306 2,463 2006 15.2% Decline
Kansas #205 858 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #293 2,020 2008 6.7% Decline
Nebraska #244 517 2005 Insufficient historical volume
New York #307 5,400 2006 +20.0% Growth
Oklahoma #282 827 2006 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #247 1,717 2007 +28.2% Growth
Connecticut Unranked 628 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #245 1,051 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #289 1,182 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #286 763 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #432 1,117 2005 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 194 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #290 1,015 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #276 517 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #445 399 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #421 1,377 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 127 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #410 719 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 69 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #552 596 2002 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #298 429 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #375 420 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #518 460 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #591 344 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #439 849 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #442 903 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #626 281 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 45 1932 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 16 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 89 2008 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 20 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 5 2003 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 5 2012 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 5 2009 Insufficient historical volume

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