Boys name · Minnesota
Alexander in Minnesota
Alexander was the 78th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 74 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 14,125 babies Alexander.
Popularity over time
Alexander in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 195th |
| 1927 | 13 | 192nd |
| 1951 | 7 | 280th |
| 1970 | 17 | 186th |
| 1983 | 100 | 65th |
| 1997 | 458 | 12th |
| 2011 | 260 | 14th |
| 2025 | 74 | 78th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota climbed from 195th in 1912 to 78th in 2025.
The most babies named Alexander in Minnesota in a single year was 563, in 1992. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Minnesota?
Alexander was the 78th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 74 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 14,125 babies Alexander.
How many babies are named Alexander in Minnesota?
In 2025, 74 babies were named Alexander in Minnesota. The most babies named Alexander in Minnesota in a single year was 563, in 1992.
What is the rank of Alexander in Minnesota?
Alexander ranked 78th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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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