How Many People Are Named Alejandra?

Complete statistics for the name Alejandra in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Alejandra
Rare
54,054
Estimated People
1 in 6,105
1 in X Americans
1994
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
530 (1%)
♀ Female
53,524 (99%)
1%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 27

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 59
Arkansas 137
Arizona 2,044
California 21,300
Colorado 813
Connecticut 144
DC 34
Delaware 5
Florida 2,516
Georgia 704
Iowa 178
Idaho 113
Illinois 2,713
Indiana 320
Kansas 313
Kentucky 54
Louisiana 68
Massachusetts 247
Maryland 335
Michigan 314
Minnesota 193
Missouri 130
North Carolina 571
Nebraska 137
New Jersey 739
New Mexico 474
Nevada 629
New York 1,464
Ohio 203
Oklahoma 316
Oregon 403
Pennsylvania 161
Rhode Island 5
South Carolina 64
Tennessee 229
Texas 11,971
Utah 239
Virginia 483
Washington 755
Wisconsin 270
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Alejandra

How Many People Have the Name Alejandra in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 54,054 people in the United States currently share the name Alejandra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,105 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Alejandra a Common or Rare Name?

Alejandra is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Alejandra Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Alejandra are covered in full on the Alejandra name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Alejandra Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Alejandra in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female. Alejandra is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Alejandra Most Popular?

The name Alejandra reached peak popularity in 1994, with 2,187 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Alejandra Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Alejandra across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alejandra?

Approximately 54,054 people in the United States share the name Alejandra, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Alejandra a rare name?

Alejandra is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,105 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alejandra mean?

The meaning and origin of Alejandra is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Alejandra more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Alejandra are male and 99% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Alejandra most popular?

The name Alejandra reached its peak in 1994, with 2,187 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People54,054
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 6,105
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1994
Male %1%
Female %99%

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