Boys name · Tennessee
Alexander in Tennessee
Alexander was the 68th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 123 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1912, Tennessee families have named 9,541 babies Alexander.
Popularity over time
Alexander in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 13 | 121st |
| 1928 | 7 | 319th |
| 1946 | 7 | 363rd |
| 1963 | 5 | 447th |
| 1978 | 19 | 218th |
| 1994 | 247 | 34th |
| 2009 | 275 | 24th |
| 2025 | 123 | 68th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 121st in 1912 to 68th in 2025.
The most babies named Alexander in Tennessee in a single year was 276, in 2006. Its best showing was 19th among boys names in 2015.
Across the country, Alexander reached its best rank of #1 in Illinois (2008). See Alexander in every state →
How popular is Alexander in Tennessee?
Alexander was the 68th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 123 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1912, Tennessee families have named 9,541 babies Alexander.
How many babies are named Alexander in Tennessee?
In 2025, 123 babies were named Alexander in Tennessee. The most babies named Alexander in Tennessee in a single year was 276, in 2006.
What is the rank of Alexander in Tennessee?
Alexander ranked 68th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 19th among boys names in 2015.
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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