Boys name · Illinois
Alexander in Illinois
Alexander was the 23rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 261 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 37,622 babies Alexander.
Popularity over time
Alexander in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | 106th |
| 1926 | 48 | 160th |
| 1943 | 41 | 181st |
| 1959 | 54 | 234th |
| 1976 | 126 | 105th |
| 1992 | 1,087 | 18th |
| 2009 | 1,043 | 1st |
| 2025 | 261 | 23rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 106th in 1910 to 23rd in 2025.
The most babies named Alexander in Illinois in a single year was 1,087, in 1992. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2008.
Across the country, Alexander reached its best rank of #1 in Illinois (2008). See Alexander in every state →
How popular is Alexander in Illinois?
Alexander was the 23rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 261 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 37,622 babies Alexander.
How many babies are named Alexander in Illinois?
In 2025, 261 babies were named Alexander in Illinois. The most babies named Alexander in Illinois in a single year was 1,087, in 1992.
What is the rank of Alexander in Illinois?
Alexander ranked 23rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2008.
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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