Boys name · Virginia
Alexander in Virginia
Alexander was the 27th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 193 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 17,974 babies Alexander.
Popularity over time
Alexander in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 17 | 62nd |
| 1926 | 27 | 139th |
| 1943 | 31 | 152nd |
| 1959 | 30 | 206th |
| 1976 | 59 | 92nd |
| 1992 | 453 | 23rd |
| 2009 | 455 | 8th |
| 2025 | 193 | 27th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 62nd in 1910 to 27th in 2025.
The most babies named Alexander in Virginia in a single year was 500, in 2005. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 2010.
Across the country, Alexander reached its best rank of #1 in Illinois (2008). See Alexander in every state →
How popular is Alexander in Virginia?
Alexander was the 27th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 193 babies named Alexander that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 17,974 babies Alexander.
How many babies are named Alexander in Virginia?
In 2025, 193 babies were named Alexander in Virginia. The most babies named Alexander in Virginia in a single year was 500, in 2005.
What is the rank of Alexander in Virginia?
Alexander ranked 27th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 2010.
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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