Alexa
Every Alexa since 1916 — 131,835 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alexa
Alexa is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,029 in 2025 with 243 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 131,835 American babies have been named Alexa. Its peak came in 2006, when 6,125 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 Alexa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alexa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 243 | #1,029 | — | — |
| 2024 | 349 | #806 | — | — |
| 2023 | 492 | #606 | — | — |
| 2022 | 577 | #535 | — | — |
| 2021 | 708 | #440 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,285 | #230 | 5 | #12,116 |
| 2019 | 2,002 | #139 | 6 | #10,867 |
| 2018 | 3,068 | #90 | 8 | #8,853 |
| 2017 | 3,896 | #66 | 5 | #12,336 |
| 2016 | 4,775 | #51 | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2015 | 6,053 | #32 | 14 | #6,005 |
| 2014 | 4,249 | #64 | 7 | #9,682 |
| 2013 | 4,106 | #60 | 7 | #9,694 |
| 2012 | 4,297 | #57 | — | — |
| 2011 | 4,510 | #55 | 8 | #8,792 |
| 2010 | 5,043 | #50 | 7 | #9,729 |
| 2009 | 5,311 | #43 | 7 | #9,900 |
| 2008 | 5,226 | #50 | 13 | #6,406 |
| 2007 | 5,785 | #40 | 9 | #8,198 |
| 2006 | 6,117 | #39 | 8 | #8,755 |
| 2005 | 4,664 | #66 | 10 | #7,118 |
| 2004 | 4,440 | #72 | 28 | #3,372 |
| 2003 | 4,598 | #67 | 6 | #9,616 |
| 2002 | 4,401 | #69 | 6 | #9,432 |
| 2001 | 3,898 | #78 | 11 | #6,026 |
| 2000 | 3,674 | #87 | 8 | #7,448 |
| 1995 | 3,359 | #100 | — | — |
| 1990 | 2,131 | #146 | 8 | #5,840 |
| 1985 | 200 | #816 | — | — |
| 1980 | 179 | #859 | — | — |
| 1975 | 211 | #702 | — | — |
| 1970 | 86 | #1,270 | — | — |
| 1965 | 28 | #2,249 | — | — |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,953 | — | — |
| 1955 | 41 | #1,597 | — | — |
| 1950 | 38 | #1,495 | — | — |
| 1945 | 20 | #1,875 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,215 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,119 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Alexa
- Alexa Davalos Actor · b. 1982
- Alexa Chung Presenter · b. 1983
- Alexa Bliss Wrestler · b. 1991
- Alexa PenaVega Actor · b. 1988
- Alexa Nikolas Actor · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alexa in 2025?
Alexa ranked #1,029 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 243 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alexa?
131,835 babies have been named Alexa in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alexa most popular?
Alexa peaked in 2006, when 6,125 newborns received the name.
Is Alexa a boy or girl name?
Alexa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alexa rising or falling?
Alexa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alexa?
Well-known people named Alexa include Alexa Davalos (actor), Alexa Chung (presenter), Alexa Bliss (wrestler).