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How Many People Are Named Alexandra?
Estimated people named Alexandra living in the U.S. today
236,001
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 244,997
- Peak year: 1993 (10,719 births)
- Estimated living today: 236,001
Alexandra by age group — who carries the name today?
Alexandra popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Alexandra
Alexandra has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 244,997 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 236,001 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,448 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Alexandras 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 Alexandra in the US?
An estimated 236,001 people named Alexandra are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Alexandra uncommon — about 1 in 1,448 Americans.
Is Alexandra a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Alexandra is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Alexandra most popular?
Alexandra peaked in 1993, when 10,719 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Alexandra?
Alexandra ranks #220 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).