Alexander Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alexander is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alexander?
Alexander is spelled A-L-E-X-A-N-D-E-R. The name has 9 letters.
Alexander at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Alexander derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning “defender of men.”
- Origin
- Alexander is associated with ancient Greek origins and is known from classical historical sources.
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEK-san-der · 4 syllables
Alexander Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,491
Recorded Births14
Rank#30
Recorded Births7,230
- Girls usage rose 2,065 places to #7,491 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 3 places to #30 and recorded 317 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alexander Mean?
Alexander derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning “defender of men.”
Origin: Alexander is associated with ancient Greek origins and is known from classical historical sources.
How Do You Pronounce Alexander?
Pronunciationuh-LEK-san-der
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Alexander?
- History
- The name Alexander appears in classical Greek histories and was borne by several notable historical figures, including kings and military leaders.
Alexander Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 14 | #7,491 |
| 2025 | Boys | 7,230 | #30 |
| 2024 | Girls | 10 | #9,556 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7,547 | #27 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7,918 | #22 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2022 | Boys | 8,757 | #17 |
| 2021 | Girls | 21 | #5,748 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9,425 | #13 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 10,268 | #10 |
| 2019 | Girls | 23 | #5,449 |
| 2019 | Boys | 11,327 | #10 |
| 2018 | Girls | 20 | #6,010 |
| 2018 | Boys | 12,110 | #11 |
| 2017 | Girls | 21 | #5,821 |
| 2017 | Boys | 12,577 | #13 |
| 2016 | Girls | 18 | #6,663 |
| 2016 | Boys | 13,446 | #11 |
| 2015 | Girls | 22 | #5,833 |
| 2015 | Boys | 14,584 | #8 |
| 2014 | Girls | 33 | #4,350 |
| 2014 | Boys | 15,449 | #8 |
When Was Alexander Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1993 · Boys
20,530 recorded births
National rank #21
1994 · Boys
20,101 recorded births
National rank #22
1992 · Boys
20,069 recorded births
National rank #23
1995 · Boys
19,456 recorded births
National rank #21
Where Alexander Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #16 | 1,169 |
| NJ | #18 | 255 |
| NY | #19 | 476 |
| AZ | #19 | 193 |
| FL | #21 | 526 |
| AK | #21 | 21 |
| NV | #22 | 70 |
| NM | #22 | 43 |