Is Alexandra a popular name?

Alexandra reached a best rank of #61 in 2008 and has charted in 8 years.

Is Alexandra a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #61 (2008) · ranked in 8 years

Alexandra climbed onto the charts in 2008 and stayed listed for 8 years, topping out at #61 in 2008.

It eased from #61 in 2008 to #100 in 2015.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

At its peak year of 2008, Alexandra was given to 4,612 newborns.

Alexandra was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

If Alexandra is on your shortlist, Ava, Alexander, Amelia are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Alexandra a popular name?: Alexandra reached a best rank of #61 in 2008 and has charted in 8 years.
Where does Alexandra rank now?: Alexandra does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Alexandra a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Alexandra most popular?: Alexandra peaked around 2008.

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