Alexandre
Borrowed from French Alexandre and Portuguese Alexandre.
Every Alexandre since 1915 — 5,389 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alexandre
Alexandre is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,148 in 2025 with 67 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 5,389 American babies have been named Alexandre. Its peak came in 2003, when 173 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Alexandre stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alexandre 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 | — | — | 67 | #2,148 |
| 2024 | — | — | 71 | #2,098 |
| 2023 | — | — | 51 | #2,580 |
| 2022 | — | — | 53 | #2,565 |
| 2021 | — | — | 80 | #1,903 |
| 2020 | — | — | 94 | #1,679 |
| 2019 | — | — | 71 | #2,043 |
| 2018 | — | — | 67 | #2,101 |
| 2017 | — | — | 71 | #2,003 |
| 2016 | — | — | 95 | #1,663 |
| 2015 | — | — | 111 | #1,491 |
| 2014 | — | — | 94 | #1,641 |
| 2013 | — | — | 105 | #1,528 |
| 2012 | — | — | 122 | #1,376 |
| 2011 | — | — | 120 | #1,385 |
| 2010 | — | — | 140 | #1,250 |
| 2009 | — | — | 130 | #1,332 |
| 2008 | — | — | 151 | #1,180 |
| 2007 | 5 | #17,763 | 150 | #1,176 |
| 2006 | — | — | 142 | #1,185 |
| 2005 | — | — | 165 | #1,021 |
| 2004 | — | — | 143 | #1,101 |
| 2003 | — | — | 173 | #946 |
| 2002 | — | — | 154 | #1,008 |
| 2001 | — | — | 118 | #1,168 |
| 2000 | — | — | 146 | #1,006 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,551 | 136 | #953 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,472 | 121 | #938 |
| 1985 | — | — | 66 | #1,147 |
| 1980 | — | — | 42 | #1,475 |
| 1975 | — | — | 27 | #1,788 |
| 1970 | — | — | 21 | #1,939 |
| 1965 | — | — | 11 | #2,478 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,345 |
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| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,300 |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #3,834 |
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Famous people named Alexandre
- Alexandre Dumas Writer · 1802–1870
- Alexandre Dumas fils Writer · 1824–1895
- Alexandre Cabanel Painter · 1823–1889
- Alexandre Yersin Physician · 1863–1943
- Alexandre Millerand Politician · 1859–1943
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexandre mean?
Borrowed from French Alexandre and Portuguese Alexandre.
How popular is the name Alexandre in 2025?
Alexandre ranked #2,148 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 67 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alexandre?
5,389 babies have been named Alexandre in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alexandre most popular?
Alexandre peaked in 2003, when 173 newborns received the name.
Is Alexandre a boy or girl name?
Alexandre is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alexandre rising or falling?
Alexandre is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alexandre?
Well-known people named Alexandre include Alexandre Dumas (writer), Alexandre Dumas fils (writer), Alexandre Cabanel (painter).