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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alexander — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alexandar|Alexanderia
GreekBoy→ Stable

Alexander

al-ig-ZAN-der · 4 syllables

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Boy
#27
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #9555 · ↓ Fading

#27
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 67
Peak rank
#10 in 2020
5yr change
-5 ranks
Birth frequency
20.9 per 10,000 births
Sex split
84% boy · 16% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #27 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Alexander

Popularity score: 67  ·  SSA Rank: #27

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
60
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-5 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
40
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Alexander scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
87
Name Trend28% of score
44
Uniqueness20% of score
40
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
GreekClassicRegalStrongUnisex4-syllableHistorical
Character
protective authorityclassical leadership
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Alexanders

visionarydeterminedambitiousinnovativededicated
STRONG
High confidence

Alexander is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #27 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -5 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#27 · common
Alexander at a Glance
Meaning:Defender of men. From Greek elements 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man), originally signifying a protector or warrior.
Language root:Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#10 in 2020
5yr change:-5 ranks
Sex usage:84% boy · 16% girl
Notable bearers
Alexander the Great
Ancient Macedonian king and military commander
Alexander Hamilton
American Founding Father and first Secretary of Treasury
Alexander Graham Bell
Inventor of the telephone
Similar Sound
AlistairAlaricAlfredoAdrianAmbrose
Similar Style
NicholasTheodoreSebastianChristopherBenjamin
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EleanorKatherineVictoriaJamesWilliamGeorgeCharlotte
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Alexander illustration
Name Intelligence
Alexander · Overview
Summary

Alexander is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #27 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 46/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Alexander scores 60/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Regal · Strong character
Alexander carries a bold, serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #27, you will likely encounter other Alexanders. Consider whether that matters to you.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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