Alexandria
Girl name · #474 in 2025 · Uniqueness 65/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Alexandria in class?
Alexandria scores 65 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. 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. In 2025 the states with the most Alexandrias were CA (79), TX (73), FL (44), NY (28), OH (28). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 65/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
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.