Alexander is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #13 in 2021 with 9,418 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 18,710 births ranking #6. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 47.6%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 186 boys born was named Alexander. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.