Boys name · New York
Alexander in New York
In SSA data for New York, 61,056 babies are named Alexander across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #19 most popular boys name, with 476 born.
Popularity over time
Alexander in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 70 | #54 |
| 1926 | 218 | #78 |
| 1943 | 148 | #104 |
| 1959 | 238 | #114 |
| 1976 | 414 | #53 |
| 1992 | 1,450 | #20 |
| 2009 | 1,171 | #11 |
| 2025 | 476 | #19 |
The most Alexander births in New York in a single year was 1,450, in 1992. Its highest rank in New York came in 2014, at #9.
Alexander started at #54 in 1910 and finished at #19 in 2025 on the boys list in New York, with a high of #9 in 2014 and a low of #138 in 1961.
Illinois gave Alexander its highest national rank, #1, in 2008. See Alexander in every state →
How popular is Alexander in New York?
In SSA data for New York, 61,056 babies are named Alexander across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #19 most popular boys name, with 476 born.
How many babies are named Alexander in New York?
476 Alexander babies were born in New York in 2025.
What is the rank of Alexander in New York?
In 2025, Alexander sat at #19 on the boys list for New York.
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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