How Common is the First Name Alexander?
We estimate that there are 677,796 people named Alexander who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Alexander is the 34th most common for men, and the 52nd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Alexander?
The average person named Alexander is 24.76 years old.
Is Alexander a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
7,244 people named Alexander were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 30th most popular name for boys, and the 43rd most popular overall.
The popularity of Alexander peaked in 2009, when it was the 4th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Alexander a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Alexander is almost exclusively a male name. 99.4% of people named Alexander are male.
Popularity of Alexander in England
In 2020, Alexander was the 26th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.