Boys name · Kentucky
Alexander in Kentucky
Alexander was the 40th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 94 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1912, Kentucky families have named 6,618 babies Alexander.
Popularity over time
Alexander in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 248th |
| 1926 | 9 | 317th |
| 1948 | 13 | 258th |
| 1968 | 8 | 299th |
| 1983 | 33 | 118th |
| 1997 | 177 | 40th |
| 2011 | 164 | 27th |
| 2025 | 94 | 40th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 248th in 1912 to 40th in 2025.
The most babies named Alexander in Kentucky in a single year was 201, in 2006. Its best showing was 22nd 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 Kentucky?
Alexander was the 40th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 94 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1912, Kentucky families have named 6,618 babies Alexander.
How many babies are named Alexander in Kentucky?
In 2025, 94 babies were named Alexander in Kentucky. The most babies named Alexander in Kentucky in a single year was 201, in 2006.
What is the rank of Alexander in Kentucky?
Alexander ranked 40th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd 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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