Alexandr
Every Alexandr since 1987 — 794 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alexandr
Alexandr is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,825 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 794 American babies have been named Alexandr — about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1989, when 316 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Alexandr stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alexandr year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 12 | #6,825 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #9,944 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #7,787 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,199 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,610 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #7,669 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,183 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,069 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,365 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,298 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,544 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,411 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,041 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,664 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,852 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,106 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,407 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18 | #5,001 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,080 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,714 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,798 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,041 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,140 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,149 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,449 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,798 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,201 |
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Famous people named Alexandr
- Alexandr Romankov Fencer · b. 1953
- Alexandr Dolgopolov Tennis player · b. 1988
- Alexandr Kolobnev Cyclist · b. 1981
- Alexandr Fier Chess player · b. 1988
- Alexandr Smyshlyaev Skier · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alexandr in 2025?
Alexandr ranked #6,825 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alexandr?
794 babies have been named Alexandr in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alexandr most popular?
Alexandr peaked in 1989, when 316 newborns received the name.
Is Alexandr a boy or girl name?
Alexandr is used for both: about 38% of babies named Alexandr have been girls and 62% boys.
Is the name Alexandr rising or falling?
Alexandr is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alexandr?
Well-known people named Alexandr include Alexandr Romankov (fencer), Alexandr Dolgopolov (tennis player), Alexandr Kolobnev (cyclist).