Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Alexandra.
National Rank (2025)
#237
All-Time Peak Rank
#26 (1995)
Total U.S. Births
245,451
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Alexandra Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Alexandra
According to SSA data, Alexandra achieved its highest historical rank of #26 in 1995. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1993 with 10,683 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 56.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 121 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Alexandra scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-56.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,683Births in 1993
Years in Top 100
32yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
121Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:13
1900s:58
1910s:327
1920s:370
1930s:444
1940s:1,169
1950s:1,598
1960s:3,244
1970s:6,960
1980s:34,817
1990s:94,806
2000s:61,253
2010s:30,971
2020s:9,421
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-lexa-nd-ra
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.
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