Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Alexander.
National Rank (2025)
#30
All-Time Peak Rank
#4 (2009)
Total U.S. Births
736,123
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Alexander Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Alexander
According to SSA data, Alexander achieved its highest historical rank of #4 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1993 with 20,530 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 50.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Alexander scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-50.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record20,530Births in 1993
Years in Top 100
77yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,081
1890s:1,954
1900s:2,230
1910s:11,352
1920s:12,539
1930s:7,095
1940s:9,477
1950s:12,180
1960s:14,168
1970s:24,932
1980s:82,010
1990s:183,952
2000s:178,847
2010s:142,161
2020s:51,145
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-le-xan-der
Letter Count9 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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