Boys name · Kentucky
Alexander in Kentucky
As of 2025, Alexander was the #40 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 94 births that year. Its total reaches 6,618 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
Popularity over time
Alexander in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | #248 |
| 1926 | 9 | #317 |
| 1948 | 13 | #258 |
| 1968 | 8 | #299 |
| 1983 | 33 | #118 |
| 1997 | 177 | #40 |
| 2011 | 164 | #27 |
| 2025 | 94 | #40 |
Rank swung between #22 (2010) and #435 (1939) in Kentucky, from #248 in 1912 to #40 in 2025.
Kentucky had the most Alexander births in 2006, with 201. Its highest rank among boys names in Kentucky was #22, in 2010.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Illinois in 2008. See Alexander in every state →
How popular is Alexander in Kentucky?
As of 2025, Alexander was the #40 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 94 births that year. Its total reaches 6,618 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
How many babies are named Alexander in Kentucky?
Kentucky recorded 94 births of babies named Alexander in 2025.
What is the rank of Alexander in Kentucky?
Alexander's 2025 rank among boys names in Kentucky was #40.
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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