Name comparison · boy names
Alex vs. Alexander
In 2025, Alexander leads at #30 among U.S. boys' names, with Alex at #232. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Alex | Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #232 | #30 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,515 | 7,230 |
| All-time peak | #47 in 1995 | #4 in 2009 |
| Uniqueness score | 30 / 100 | 11 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Rhode Island (#140) | California (#16) |