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How Many People Are Named Alejandra?
Estimated people named Alejandra living in the U.S. today
52,144
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 54,054
- Peak year: 1994 (2,223 births)
- Estimated living today: 52,144
Alejandra by age group — who carries the name today?
Alejandra popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Alejandra
Alejandra has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 54,054 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 52,144 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,555 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Alejandras you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Alejandra in the US?
An estimated 52,144 people named Alejandra are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Alejandra rare — about 1 in 6,555 Americans.
Is Alejandra a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Alejandra is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Alejandra most popular?
Alejandra peaked in 1994, when 2,223 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Alejandra?
Alejandra ranks #878 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).