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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alexandria — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alexandrea|Alexandro
GreekGirl↓ Declining

Alexandria

al-ig-ZAN-druh · 4 syllables

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Girl
#463
↓ Declining
#463
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 38
Peak rank
#320 in 2020
5yr change
-60 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #463 · 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 girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Alexandria

Popularity score: 38  ·  SSA Rank: #463

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-60 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek OriginClassicRegalStrong4-syllableHistoricalDefenderLiteraryGirls' NameModerately PopularTimeless
Character
intellectual leadershipscholarly wisdomambitious visioncultural refinementeloquent expression
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Alexandrias

progressivevocalgrassrootsdedicatedbold
STRONG
High confidence

Alexandria is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #463 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -60 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#463 · niche
Alexandria at a Glance
Meaning:Defender of men, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'andros' (man). Popularized by Alexander the Great and his legacy.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Macedonian
Peak rank:#320 in 2020
5yr change:-60 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
U.S. Congresswoman
Alexandria von Arnim
German writer and poet
Similar Sound
Alexis◈AlexaAlexandraAdriaAdriana
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alexandria
SebastianJulianMargaretCharlotteTheodoreVivienneHarrisonSophia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Alexandria illustration
Name Intelligence
Alexandria · Overview
Summary

Alexandria is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #463 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 45/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Regal · Strong character
Alexandria carries a bold, serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 60 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
alexandria.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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