Aleksandar
Every Aleksandar since 1967 — 1,437 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleksandar
Aleksandar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,711 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,437 American babies have been named Aleksandar. Its peak came in 2005, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleksandar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleksandar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,711 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,078 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,346 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,881 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,015 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,546 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3,203 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,609 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,956 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,778 |
| 2015 | 47 | #2,601 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2,664 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,896 |
| 2012 | 48 | #2,552 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2,750 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,017 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,047 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,633 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,373 |
| 2006 | 50 | #2,450 |
| 2005 | 56 | #2,163 |
| 2004 | 45 | #2,454 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,153 |
| 2002 | 40 | #2,472 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,801 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,676 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,765 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,169 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,706 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,621 |
| 1975 | 8 | #3,954 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,735 |
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Famous people named Aleksandar
- Aleksandar Ranković Politician · 1909–1983
- Aleksandar Vučić Politician · b. 1970
- Aleksandar Stamboliyski Politician · 1879–1923
- Aleksandar Petrović Film director · 1929–1994
- Aleksandar Tsankov Politician · 1879–1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleksandar in 2025?
Aleksandar ranked #4,711 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleksandar?
1,437 babies have been named Aleksandar in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleksandar most popular?
Aleksandar peaked in 2005, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Aleksandar a boy or girl name?
Aleksandar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleksandar rising or falling?
Aleksandar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aleksandar?
Well-known people named Aleksandar include Aleksandar Ranković (politician), Aleksandar Vučić (politician), Aleksandar Stamboliyski (politician).