Is Alexander a popular name?

Alexander reached a best rank of #6 in 2009 and has charted in 18 years.

Where does Alexander rank now?

In the most recent data (2025), Alexander ranks #43.

It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.

Boys

Best rank #6 (2009) · ranked in 18 years

Alexander has appeared in the popularity rankings across 18 of the tracked years since 2008.

It eased from #8 in 2008 to #43 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #43.

18,288 newborns received the name Alexander in 2009, its peak year.

Alexander was most popular around 2009, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Ava, Amelia, Anthony stand out as close matches to Alexander, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Is Alexander a popular name?: Alexander reached a best rank of #6 in 2009 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Alexander rank now?: In the most recent data (2025), Alexander ranks #43.
Is Alexander a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Alexander most popular?: Alexander peaked around 2009.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)