Alexandria

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A few things about Alexandria you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

• 👶How commonAbout 1 in every 2,484 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Alexandria, 647 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alexandria would very likely be the only one.
• 📜HistoryAlexandria first shows up in US birth records in 1902, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 123 years since.
• 🏆Best yearIt was far more popular in 1993, when it ranked #69. Today it's #474, so it could be due a comeback.
• 📉Then vs nowAlexandria was 4.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 512 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,484.
• 🍂TrendAlexandria has slipped 154 places over the last five years and now sits at #474. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
• 📍Where it's lovedAlexandria is most popular in Nevada, where it ranks #264, followed by Oklahoma (#296) and West Virginia (#308). It's in the top 1,000 in 33 states.
• 💬MeaningAlexandria is a Greek form of Alexandra, which means “defender of mankind”.

About the name Alexandria

Alexandria is a girl name meaning “defender of mankind”. It has 10 letters and 4 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ria”. US birth records list Alexandria for girls from 1902 to 2025, in 122 of those 124 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #69 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #474, with 647 babies.