Unisex name · peaked 1989

Alexandr

Every Alexandr since 1987 — 794 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.050.10.150.218801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#6,825
among boys
Babies in 2025
12
named Alexandr
Peak year
1989
316 babies
All-time total
794
since 1987

The story of Alexandr

Alexandr is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,825 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1987, 794 American babies have been named Alexandr — about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1989, when 316 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Alexandr stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Alexandr 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 12 #6,825
2024 7 #9,944
2023
2022 10 #7,787
2021 9 #8,199
2020 7 #9,610
2019 10 #7,669
2018 9 #8,183
2017 14 #6,069
2016 13 #6,365
2015 17 #5,298
2014 21 #4,544
2013 16 #5,411
2012 18 #5,041
2011 20 #4,664
2010 19 #4,852
2009 14 #6,106
2008 13 #6,407
2007 18 #5,001
2006 17 #5,080
2005 25 #3,714
2004 17 #4,798
2003 15 #5,041
2002 14 #5,140
2001 14 #5,149
2000 8 #7,449
1995 12 #4,798
1990 6 #7,201
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Famous people named Alexandr

  1. Alexandr Romankov Fencer · b. 1953
  2. Alexandr Dolgopolov Tennis player · b. 1988
  3. Alexandr Kolobnev Cyclist · b. 1981
  4. Alexandr Fier Chess player · b. 1988
  5. Alexandr Smyshlyaev Skier · b. 1987

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Alexandr in 2025?

Alexandr ranked #6,825 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Alexandr?

794 babies have been named Alexandr in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Alexandr most popular?

Alexandr peaked in 1989, when 316 newborns received the name.

Is Alexandr a boy or girl name?

Alexandr is used for both: about 38% of babies named Alexandr have been girls and 62% boys.

Is the name Alexandr rising or falling?

Alexandr is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Alexandr?

Well-known people named Alexandr include Alexandr Romankov (fencer), Alexandr Dolgopolov (tennis player), Alexandr Kolobnev (cyclist).

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