Alexandra

Recorded 1894–2025 · United States

Alexandra was most popular in 1993, when 10,720 American babies were given the name — ranking #67 that year. In 2025 it ranked #509, with 1,314 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 246,320 people named Alexandra.

Alexandra over time

Births per year. The dot marks Alexandra’s peak in 1993. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · feminine of Alexander, "defender of men"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org