Boys name · New Jersey
Alexander in New Jersey
Alexander was the 18th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 255 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 27,035 babies Alexander.
Popularity over time
Alexander in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 18 | 47th |
| 1926 | 67 | 67th |
| 1943 | 63 | 79th |
| 1959 | 70 | 121st |
| 1976 | 132 | 61st |
| 1992 | 669 | 22nd |
| 2009 | 551 | 9th |
| 2025 | 255 | 18th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey climbed from 47th in 1910 to 18th in 2025.
The most babies named Alexander in New Jersey in a single year was 669, in 1992. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2014.
Across the country, Alexander reached its best rank of #1 in Illinois (2008). See Alexander in every state →
How popular is Alexander in New Jersey?
Alexander was the 18th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 255 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 27,035 babies Alexander.
How many babies are named Alexander in New Jersey?
In 2025, 255 babies were named Alexander in New Jersey. The most babies named Alexander in New Jersey in a single year was 669, in 1992.
What is the rank of Alexander in New Jersey?
Alexander ranked 18th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2014.
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.
The same name elsewhere