Boys name · California
Alexander in California
As of 2025, Alexander was the #16 most common boys name in California, drawn from 1,169 births that year. Its total reaches 102,604 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911.
Popularity over time
Alexander in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 6 | #110 |
| 1927 | 34 | #177 |
| 1944 | 56 | #189 |
| 1960 | 153 | #192 |
| 1976 | 378 | #86 |
| 1992 | 2,813 | #19 |
| 2009 | 2,885 | #5 |
| 2025 | 1,169 | #16 |
Rank swung between #4 (2010) and #236 (1933) in California, from #110 in 1911 to #16 in 2025.
Alexander had its most births in California in 2008, when 2,890 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #4, in 2010.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Illinois in 2008. See Alexander in every state →
How popular is Alexander in California?
As of 2025, Alexander was the #16 most common boys name in California, drawn from 1,169 births that year. Its total reaches 102,604 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911.
How many babies are named Alexander in California?
California recorded 1,169 births of babies named Alexander in 2025.
What is the rank of Alexander in California?
Alexander's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #16.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
The same name elsewhere