Boys name · California
Alexander in California
Alexander was the 16th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,169 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1911, California families have named 102,604 babies Alexander.
Popularity over time
Alexander in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 6 | 110th |
| 1927 | 34 | 177th |
| 1944 | 56 | 189th |
| 1960 | 153 | 192nd |
| 1976 | 378 | 86th |
| 1992 | 2,813 | 19th |
| 2009 | 2,885 | 5th |
| 2025 | 1,169 | 16th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 110th in 1911 to 16th in 2025.
The most babies named Alexander in California in a single year was 2,890, in 2008. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 2010.
Across the country, Alexander reached its best rank of #1 in Illinois (2008). See Alexander in every state →
How popular is Alexander in California?
Alexander was the 16th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,169 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1911, California families have named 102,604 babies Alexander.
How many babies are named Alexander in California?
In 2025, 1,169 babies were named Alexander in California. The most babies named Alexander in California in a single year was 2,890, in 2008.
What is the rank of Alexander in California?
Alexander ranked 16th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 2010.
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.
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