Alexandria
How to say it: al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh · /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/
Feminine form of Alexander, from Greek 'Alexandros', meaning 'defender of men'.
Alexandria was the 174th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 647 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 57% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #268 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #174 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 647 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,651 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #268 |
| In France, 2025 | #479 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising to a high in the 1990s, Alexandria has drifted downward since. Now far below that high, it seems likely to ease lower still.
What goes with it
Long and flowing with crisp edges, Alexandria feels strong and at home across borders, with a place name sense as well. Victoria shares its grand style.
Nicknames
- Alex
- Lexi
- Lexie
- Allie
- Xandra
- Andria
Honouring a Alexandria in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alexandria is about 1 in 69.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
In France: #479 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Alexandria
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (born 1989)American politician
- Alexandria Villaseñor (born 2005)American climate activist
- Alexandria Mills (born 1992)American model and Miss World 2010
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