Aleksander
Boy name · #1430 in 2025 · Uniqueness 69/100
In 2025, 126 baby boys were named Aleksander, placing it at #1430 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1252, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 14,286 boys born in 2025 was named Aleksander.
Babies named Aleksander per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 107-year story
Aleksander first appears in the Social Security records in 1918, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2014, when 171 boys were named Aleksander — good for #1117 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 Aleksander against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Aleksander in class?
Aleksander scores 69 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Aleksander will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Aleksander is most common
Geography matters for names, and Aleksander is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Aleksanders were IL (14), TX (11), FL (10), NY (10), CA (9). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Aleksander
Statistically, parents drawn to Aleksander tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Alexzander, Calder, Eder, Stryder, and Xzavier.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Aleksander | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 | #1425 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1673 |
| 2023 | 125 | #1449 |
| 2022 | 143 | #1314 |
| 2021 | 140 | #1325 |
| 2020 | 133 | #1343 |
| 2019 | 145 | #1283 |
| 2018 | 160 | #1188 |
| 2017 | 155 | #1195 |
| 2016 | 144 | #1266 |
| 2015 | 144 | #1252 |
| 2014 | 171 | #1117 |
| 2013 | 136 | #1277 |
| 2012 | 152 | #1188 |
| 2011 | 142 | #1229 |
| 2010 | 131 | #1309 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1103 |
| 2008 | 138 | #1263 |
| 2007 | 134 | #1299 |
| 2006 | 123 | #1330 |
| 2005 | 102 | #1442 |
| 2004 | 115 | #1292 |
| 2003 | 76 | #1646 |
| 2002 | 104 | #1295 |
| 2001 | 78 | #1543 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aleksander a popular boy name?
Aleksander ranked #1430 among boys in 2025 with 126 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1252.
When was the name Aleksander most popular?
Aleksander peaked in 2014, when 171 American boys received the name (ranked #1117 that year). Since 2014 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Aleksander?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 14,286 newborn American boys was named Aleksander. It scores 69/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.