Total births
493
Unisex name · since 1987
Alexandr
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 493 babies named Alexandr, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10219
- among boys today
- 493
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Alexandr currently ranks #10219 among unisex names in America, with 493 babies recorded since 1987.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alexandr has been recorded 493 times among boys since 1987, currently ranked #10219 nationally and more common than 29% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2025.
- #10219 among boys today
- 493 born since 1987
- 2010s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alexandr is currently the #10219 unisex name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 493 born since 1987, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10219
- among boys today
- 493
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Alexandr vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10219
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Alexandr was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
25 babies were named Alexandr in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Alexandr compares
493 Top 44% higher than 56% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Alexandr's all-time total is 34% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alexandr | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 493 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Alexandr's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Alexandr's full recorded timeline at 2006, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2005 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Alexandr at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#10,219
Active since
1987
Alexandr popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Alexandr popularity over time - girls
301 total births recorded since 1989 (Alexandr as girls' name)
Alexandr by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Alexandr's strongest decade.
157 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Alexandr births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s
1990s
110 births
- 2000s
2000s
155 births
- 2010s
2010s
157 births
- 2020s 45
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 157 births (32% of all-time use).
Alexandr by state
Where Alexandr concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 12 | 2.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 1.0% |
Florida share of Alexandr's total US births 2.4%
Even split
12 of 493 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alexandr? ▼
493 babies have been named Alexandr since 1987. It currently ranks #10219 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 25 births.
When was Alexandr most popular? ▼
Alexandr was most popular in the 2010s decade with 157 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Alexandr most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alexandr are Florida (12 births), New York (5 births), Washington (5 births).
Is Alexandr a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Alexandr is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 493 births, and as a girl's name it has 301 births.
How long has the name Alexandr been used? ▼
Alexandr has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 39 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Alexandr? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alexander, Alex, Alejandro, Alexis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Alexandr's data
- Alexandr's decade-level peak was the 2010s (157 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Alexandrs (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alexandr
Nearby Names Like Alexandr
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alexandr
Alexander Boy
#27 736,123 births
Alex Boy
#205 286,169 births
Alejandro Boy
#186 146,624 births
Alexis Boy
#484 68,075 births
Alec Boy
#881 55,152 births
Compare Alexandr side by side: Alexandr vs Alexander Alexandr vs Alex Alexandr vs Alejandro
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Keaston #10221
292 births · Peak 2012
Andranik #10216
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Keean #10222
434 births · Peak 2004
Giovan #10215
368 births · Peak 1999
Zafir #10223
267 births · Peak 2022
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alexandr: #10219 Unisex Name - 493 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alexandr. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alexandr draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.