How Many People Are Named Alexander?

Curious about how common the name Alexander is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 733,348
Popularity Level Common
Probability 1 in 450 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 733,348 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Alexander.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 450 people has this name.

This classification places Alexander in the Common category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Alexander

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Common

Probability: 1 in 450 people

Total Count

733,348

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 728,817
Female: 4,531

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 31

  • Young (<30) 418,023
  • Adult (30–60) 248,587
  • Old (>60) 66,738

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 44.4%

Starts with "A" %: 100.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 1,668
  • Alabama 6,522
  • Arkansas 3,794
  • Arizona 13,626
  • California 102,094
  • Colorado 11,966
  • Connecticut 11,967
  • DC 4,135
  • Delaware 2,080
  • Florida 40,572
  • Georgia 17,035
  • Hawaii 3,077
  • Iowa 6,327
  • Idaho 2,737
  • Illinois 37,478
  • Indiana 13,716
  • Kansas 6,071
  • Kentucky 6,578
  • Louisiana 6,134
  • Massachusetts 21,825
  • Maryland 13,135
  • Maine 2,841
  • Michigan 25,416
  • Minnesota 14,054
  • Missouri 12,884
  • Mississippi 3,385
  • Montana 1,402
  • North Carolina 18,133
  • North Dakota 1,723
  • Nebraska 4,327
  • New Hampshire 3,224
  • New Jersey 26,898
  • New Mexico 3,393
  • Nevada 5,256
  • New York 61,029
  • Ohio 27,953
  • Oklahoma 5,797
  • Oregon 8,343
  • Pennsylvania 33,137
  • Rhode Island 3,580
  • South Carolina 7,425
  • South Dakota 1,486
  • Tennessee 9,429
  • Texas 49,567
  • Utah 6,425
  • Virginia 17,824
  • Vermont 1,271
  • Washington 16,421
  • Wisconsin 14,040
  • West Virginia 2,866
  • Wyoming 773
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alexander?

Approximately 733,348 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Alexander, based on statistical analysis.

Is Alexander a rare name?

Alexander is considered Common when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.