Alexander is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #27 in 2021 with 1,830 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 4,840 births ranking #14. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 62.2%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 161 boys born was named Alexander. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.