Alexandria
From Middle English Alexandria, from Old English Alexandria, from Latin Alexandrīa, from Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρεια (Alexándreia), from Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros…
Every Alexandria since 1902 — 104,778 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alexandria
Alexandria is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #474 in 2025 with 647 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1902, 104,778 American babies have been named Alexandria. Its peak came in 1993, when 5,042 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Alexandria stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alexandria 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 | 647 | #474 | — | — |
| 2024 | 678 | #463 | — | — |
| 2023 | 760 | #403 | — | — |
| 2022 | 775 | #406 | — | — |
| 2021 | 884 | #353 | — | — |
| 2020 | 983 | #320 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,105 | #299 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,184 | #282 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,249 | #257 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,477 | #218 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,544 | #212 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,609 | #211 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,566 | #204 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,523 | #205 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,530 | #205 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,515 | #204 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,643 | #200 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,794 | #189 | — | — |
| 2007 | 2,203 | #164 | — | — |
| 2006 | 2,335 | #147 | 5 | #12,121 |
| 2005 | 2,455 | #133 | 5 | #11,528 |
| 2004 | 2,653 | #125 | 12 | #6,146 |
| 2003 | 2,752 | #123 | 8 | #7,867 |
| 2002 | 3,148 | #106 | — | — |
| 2001 | 3,404 | #91 | 5 | #10,614 |
| 2000 | 3,549 | #91 | 8 | #7,450 |
| 1995 | 4,772 | #72 | 9 | #5,939 |
| 1990 | 3,595 | #95 | 14 | #3,976 |
| 1985 | 855 | #289 | 6 | #5,803 |
| 1980 | 244 | #697 | — | — |
| 1975 | 147 | #896 | — | — |
| 1970 | 134 | #949 | — | — |
| 1965 | 69 | #1,303 | — | — |
| 1960 | 49 | #1,597 | — | — |
| 1955 | 32 | #1,878 | — | — |
| 1950 | 31 | #1,681 | — | — |
| 1945 | 37 | #1,312 | — | — |
| 1940 | 22 | #1,682 | — | — |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,780 | — | — |
| 1930 | 27 | #1,501 | — | — |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,410 | — | — |
| 1920 | 37 | #1,256 | — | — |
| 1915 | 33 | #1,192 | — | — |
| 1910 | 16 | #1,113 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,938 | 5 | #1,236 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Alexandria
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Politician · b. 1989
- Alexandria Mills Celebrity · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexandria mean?
From Middle English Alexandria, from Old English Alexandria, from Latin Alexandrīa, from Ancient Greek Ἀλεξάνδρεια (Alexándreia), from Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros, “Alexander”) + -εια (-eia, “-ia: forming place names”), initially…
How popular is the name Alexandria in 2025?
Alexandria ranked #474 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 647 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alexandria?
104,778 babies have been named Alexandria in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alexandria most popular?
Alexandria peaked in 1993, when 5,042 newborns received the name.
Is Alexandria a boy or girl name?
Alexandria is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alexandria rising or falling?
Alexandria is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alexandria?
Well-known people named Alexandria include Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (politician), Alexandria Mills (celebrity).