Aleksander
Every Aleksander since 1918 — 4,166 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleksander
Aleksander is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,425 in 2025 with 126 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 4,166 American babies have been named Aleksander. Its peak came in 2014, when 171 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleksander stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleksander year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 | #1,425 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1,673 |
| 2023 | 125 | #1,449 |
| 2022 | 143 | #1,315 |
| 2021 | 140 | #1,325 |
| 2020 | 133 | #1,343 |
| 2019 | 145 | #1,283 |
| 2018 | 160 | #1,188 |
| 2017 | 155 | #1,195 |
| 2016 | 144 | #1,266 |
| 2015 | 144 | #1,254 |
| 2014 | 171 | #1,119 |
| 2013 | 136 | #1,278 |
| 2012 | 152 | #1,188 |
| 2011 | 142 | #1,229 |
| 2010 | 131 | #1,309 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1,103 |
| 2008 | 138 | #1,263 |
| 2007 | 134 | #1,299 |
| 2006 | 123 | #1,330 |
| 2005 | 102 | #1,442 |
| 2004 | 115 | #1,293 |
| 2003 | 76 | #1,646 |
| 2002 | 104 | #1,295 |
| 2001 | 78 | #1,543 |
| 2000 | 78 | #1,542 |
| 1995 | 54 | #1,666 |
| 1990 | 33 | #2,171 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,832 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,622 |
| 1975 | 6 | #4,811 |
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Famous people named Aleksander
- Aleksander Kwaśniewski Politician · b. 1954
- Aleksander Čeferin Politician · b. 1967
- Aleksander Chodźko Writer · 1804–1891
- Aleksander Klumberg Athlete · 1899–1958
- Aleksander Krupa Actor · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleksander in 2025?
Aleksander ranked #1,425 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 126 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleksander?
4,166 babies have been named Aleksander in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleksander most popular?
Aleksander peaked in 2014, when 171 newborns received the name.
Is Aleksander a boy or girl name?
Aleksander is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleksander rising or falling?
Aleksander is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aleksander?
Well-known people named Aleksander include Aleksander Kwaśniewski (politician), Aleksander Čeferin (politician), Aleksander Chodźko (writer).