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How Many People Are Named Alejandro?
Estimated people named Alejandro living in the U.S. today
138,967
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 145,614
- Peak year: 2001 (4,577 births)
- Estimated living today: 138,967
Alejandro by age group — who carries the name today?
Alejandro popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Alejandro
Alejandro has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 145,614 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 138,967 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,460 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Alejandros 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 Alejandro in the US?
An estimated 138,967 people named Alejandro are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Alejandro uncommon — about 1 in 2,460 Americans.
Is Alejandro a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Alejandro is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Alejandro most popular?
Alejandro peaked in 2001, when 4,577 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Alejandro?
Alejandro ranks #382 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).