Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Alexandria.
National Rank (2025)
#474
All-Time Peak Rank
#69 (1993)
Total U.S. Births
104,548
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Alexandria Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Alexandria
According to SSA data, Alexandria achieved its highest historical rank of #69 in 1993. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1993 with 5,027 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 58.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 119 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Alexandria scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-58.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,027Births in 1993
Years in Top 100
12yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
119Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:44
1910s:297
1920s:336
1930s:176
1940s:326
1950s:410
1960s:726
1970s:1,523
1980s:11,650
1990s:44,095
2000s:25,936
2010s:14,302
2020s:4,727
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-le-xan-dr-ia
Letter Count10 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 97.3% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
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