Alexandria - A very unique female name
Alexandria at a glance
Alexandria is ranked #476 among girl baby names in 2025, with 613 births in 2025. It peaked in 1993 at #69 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.
- Rank in 2025
- #476
- Births in 2025
- 613
- Peak year
- 1993 (#69)
- First appeared
- 1912
- Trend
- #320 in 2020 → #476 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 2,126 girls
- Visitor rating
- 4.6/5 (11 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 2,126 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alexandria peaked in popularity 33 years ago in 1993 on position 69.
Famous with this name
Alexandria DeBerry
Alexandria
Alexandria Riley
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Alexandria is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alexandria is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #264 - and is the least popular in Minnesota at position #737.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alexandria is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Alexandria origin and meaning
Feminine of Alexander (Greek), also a place name
From Alexander: 'defender of men' (Greek alexein, to defend, + aner, man); also the city of Alexandria in Egypt
Alexandria extends Alexandra with the grandeur of Egypt's great classical city, founded by Alexander the Great. It peaked in the US in 1993, during the Alexandra era, and has been falling since, while its nicknames remain everywhere.
Attested etymology
Alexandria is a 10 letter name with 5 syllables.
To see famous people named Alexandria, pop culture references for the name Alexandria and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Alexandria
We've found the following names that sound similar to Alexandria, sorted by popularity.
Allison / Alexandra / Alison / Alejandra / Allyson / Alyson / Alessandra / Alexandrea / Alisson / Alexander /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 476 |
| 2024 | 459 |
| 2023 | 405 |
| 2022 | 416 |
| 2021 | 356 |
| 2020 | 320 |
| 2019 | 299 |
| 2018 | 279 |
| 2017 | 255 |
| 2016 | 217 |
| 2015 | 209 |
| 2014 | 210 |
| 2013 | 205 |
| 2012 | 204 |
| 2011 | 205 |
| 2010 | 205 |
| 2009 | 200 |
| 2008 | 190 |
| 2007 | 164 |
| 2006 | 147 |
| 2005 | 133 |
| 2004 | 125 |
| 2003 | 123 |
| 2002 | 105 |
| 2001 | 91 |
| 2000 | 91 |
| 1999 | 83 |
| 1998 | 81 |
| 1997 | 78 |
| 1996 | 77 |
| 1995 | 72 |
| 1994 | 72 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1992 | 73 |
| 1991 | 78 |
| 1990 | 97 |
| 1989 | 104 |
| 1988 | 127 |
| 1987 | 179 |
| 1986 | 231 |
| 1985 | 286 |
| 1984 | 285 |
| 1983 | 401 |
| 1982 | 391 |
| 1981 | 405 |
| 1980 | 714 |
| 1979 | 886 |
| 1978 | 765 |
| 1977 | 1069 |
| 1976 | 936 |
| 1975 | 929 |
| 1974 | 847 |
| 1973 | 949 |
| 1972 | 915 |
| 1971 | 884 |
| 1970 | 925 |
| 1969 | 1009 |
| 1968 | 1020 |
| 1967 | 997 |
| 1966 | 1288 |
| 1965 | 1325 |
| 1964 | 1513 |
| 1963 | 1182 |
| 1962 | 1487 |
| 1961 | 1317 |
| 1960 | 1314 |
| 1959 | 1747 |
| 1958 | 1679 |
| 1957 | 1397 |
| 1956 | 1173 |
| 1955 | 1729 |
| 1954 | 1352 |
| 1953 | 1278 |
| 1952 | 1505 |
| 1951 | 1179 |
| 1950 | 1716 |
| 1949 | 1154 |
| 1948 | 1133 |
| 1947 | 1642 |
| 1946 | 1586 |
| 1945 | 1142 |
| 1944 | 1663 |
| 1943 | 1302 |
| 1942 | 1548 |
| 1941 | 1610 |
| 1939 | 1573 |
| 1929 | 1484 |
| 1928 | 1158 |
| 1927 | 1643 |
| 1926 | 1255 |
| 1925 | 1212 |
| 1924 | 1423 |
| 1923 | 1125 |
| 1922 | 1192 |
| 1921 | 1221 |
| 1920 | 1242 |
| 1919 | 1008 |
| 1918 | 969 |
| 1917 | 1113 |
| 1916 | 1277 |
| 1915 | 988 |
| 1914 | 1035 |
| 1913 | 1172 |
| 1912 | 1104 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 264 |
| Oklahoma | 297 |
| West Virginia | 312 |
| Arizona | 317 |
| Arkansas | 337 |
| Idaho | 353 |
| Indiana | 396 |
| Ohio | 401 |
| Michigan | 424 |
| Florida | 426 |
| California | 426 |
| North Carolina | 427 |
| Colorado | 429 |
| Tennessee | 432 |
| Illinois | 436 |
| Kentucky | 444 |
| Kansas | 446 |
| Georgia | 452 |
| Washington | 453 |
| Texas | 457 |
| South Carolina | 469 |
| New Jersey | 472 |
| Pennsylvania | 487 |
| Utah | 491 |
| Maryland | 511 |
| Missouri | 516 |
| New York | 586 |
| Virginia | 610 |
| Wisconsin | 615 |
| Massachusetts | 629 |
| Louisiana | 680 |
| Alabama | 718 |
| Minnesota | 737 |
Even more about Alexandria
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Alexandria a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Alexandria?
5 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
al-eg-ZAN-dree-uh · /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/
Around the world
- Alexandria (Greek) — The classical form, as in the Egyptian city.
Spellings and nicknames
- Alexandra — The standard feminine form of Alexander.
- Alexandrea — Spelling with -ea at the end.
Nicknames: AlexAllieLexiAndria
Famous bearers
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — US Representative from New York, widely known by her initials AOC (b. 1989) Contemporary
Style
Place nameClassicInternational
Why parents choose it
Alexandria is the grandest of the Alex names — classical, formal and full of nickname options from Alex to Lexi. Parents choose it when Alexandra feels almost long enough but not quite.
Worth knowing
- Do not confuse the famous bearers: the actress is Alexandra Daddario, not Alexandria.
- Five syllables virtually guarantee a nickname, and others may pick it for her.
