Alexandria
Girl name · #474 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Alexandria? In official American birth records, Alexandria has been tracked continuously since 1902, giving it 123 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 647 baby girls were named Alexandria, placing it at #474 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #212, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 2,782 girls born in 2025 was named Alexandria.
Babies named Alexandria per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 123-year story
Alexandria first appears in the Social Security records in 1902, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1993, when 5,027 girls were named Alexandria — good for #69 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Alexandria against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Alexandria in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Alexandria is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Alexandria is most common
Geography matters for names, and Alexandria is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Alexandria is most common in NV (1.1 per 1,000), OK (0.9 per 1,000), AZ (0.8 per 1,000), IN (0.6 per 1,000), OH (0.6 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.5 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Alexandria is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Alexandria
Statistically, parents drawn to Alexandria tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Alejandra, Alexandra, Angelica, Alyssa, and Bria.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Alexandria | 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 |
| 2005 | 2,455 | #133 |
| 2004 | 2,653 | #125 |
| 2003 | 2,752 | #123 |
| 2002 | 3,148 | #106 |
| 2001 | 3,404 | #91 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Alexandria?
In official American birth records, the name Alexandria first appeared in 1902 (over 123 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 123 years.
Is Alexandria a popular girl name?
Alexandria ranked #474 among girls in 2025 with 647 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #212.
When was the name Alexandria most popular?
Alexandria peaked in 1993, when 5,027 American girls received the name (ranked #69 that year). Since 1993 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Alexandria?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 2,782 newborn American girls was named Alexandria. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.