Declining since 1994, #237 for girls today.
Popularity of Alexandra since 1894
Babies named Alexandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 58 |
| 1910s | 327 |
| 1920s | 370 |
| 1930s | 444 |
| 1940s | 1,169 |
| 1950s | 1,598 |
| 1960s | 3,244 |
| 1970s | 6,960 |
| 1980s | 34,817 |
| 1990s | 94,806 |
| 2000s | 61,253 |
| 2010s | 30,971 |
| 2020s | 9,421 |
Meaning & origin
Alexandra is a classic feminine form of Alexander that has been consistently popular in the United States since the late 19th century. First recorded in U.S. data in 1894, it reached its peak rank of 237th in 1993, a year that saw the name at its highest usage. Since 1994, its trajectory has been falling, though it remains a common choice. In 2025, about 1 in every 1,223 baby girls is named Alexandra, reflecting its steady but declining presence. The name is particularly favored in the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. Its enduring appeal stems from its royal and literary associations, as well as its versatile nickname options, from the androgynous Alex to the elegant Sasha.
Alexandra is the feminine form of Alexander, derived from the Greek elements alexein (to defend) and aner (man). It has been used throughout Europe since classical times, notably in royal families. The name gained wide popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th century and remains common.
Where Alexandra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alexandra” around the world
Where Alexandra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
80
babies in 2024
Ireland
32
babies in 2025
New Zealand
27
babies in 2025
Quebec
12
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alex, Lexi, Andi, Sasha, Allie
Variants: Alexandria, Alexandrea, Alejandra, Alessandra
Sibling names for Alexandra
Names that share Alexandra's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Victoria, Elizabeth, Sophia, Charlotte, Isabella, Anastasia, Kayla, Adriane, Annastasia, Casandra, Christiana, Eleni, Katerina, Katina, Roxana, Stephania, Tatianna, Alexius, Anastacia, Despina, Kristiana, Stefany, Viktoria, Alexiana, Alyssandra, Apollonia, Evangelia, Jacqui, Konstantina, Nikolette, Victorya, Windsor, Alexina, Antonya, Chrisandra, Dimitria, Eleftheria, Kalliopi, Markella, Nikoletta, Vicktoria, Chrisoula, Kristyana, Lexandra, Panayiota, Victoriah
Brothers: Alexander, Nicholas, William, Benjamin, Samuel, Aleczander, Christpher, Constantine, Demetri, Demetrius, Leonidas, Maximillian, Nickolas, Alexavier, Alexsander, Athanasios, Demetrios, Dimitrios, Ioannis, Nikolaos, Alekzander, Christophor, Christophr, Chrystopher, Constantinos, Demetre, Dimitris, Domanic, Konstantine, Kristofor, Markos, Nikos, Spiros, Stavros, Theodoros, Yannis, Yianni, Alecsander, Alexande, Angelos, Antonios, Constantin, Costas, Demetreus, Kostantinos, Kostas, Vasilis, Eleftherios, Demitrios, Demitris, Krystofer, Kyriakos, Lexander, Maximos, Maxmilian, Nicholaos, Nicholous, Nickolaos, Nikholas, Nikolis, Pavlos, Spyridon, Stephanos
Names like Alexandra
Names whose popularity has moved with Alexandra's over the last 50 years.
