Boys name · New York
Alexander in New York
Alexander was the 19th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 476 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 61,056 babies Alexander.
Popularity over time
Alexander in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 70 | 54th |
| 1926 | 218 | 78th |
| 1943 | 148 | 104th |
| 1959 | 238 | 114th |
| 1976 | 414 | 53rd |
| 1992 | 1,450 | 20th |
| 2009 | 1,171 | 11th |
| 2025 | 476 | 19th |
Its rank among boys names in New York climbed from 54th in 1910 to 19th in 2025.
The most babies named Alexander in New York in a single year was 1,450, in 1992. Its best showing was 9th 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 York?
Alexander was the 19th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 476 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 61,056 babies Alexander.
How many babies are named Alexander in New York?
In 2025, 476 babies were named Alexander in New York. The most babies named Alexander in New York in a single year was 1,450, in 1992.
What is the rank of Alexander in New York?
Alexander ranked 19th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 9th 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