Alexander name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Alexander
Story and style
Alexander is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Alexander is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank15th in 2009
Listed years18/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar
Length9 letters
More about Alexander
Background notes
What style of name is Alexander?
Alexander feels familiar. It sits naturally beside names like Arthur: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Alexander ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Alexander has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 32nd in 2025, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 32nd |
| 2024 | 39th |
| 2023 | 30th |
| 2022 | 20th |
| 2021 | 20th |
| 2020 | 29th |
| 2019 | 34th |
| 2018 | 25th |
| 2017 | 31st |
| 2016 | 29th |
| 2015 | 24th |
| 2014 | 24th |
| 2013 | 19th |
| 2012 | 21st |
| 2011 | 30th |
| 2010 | 24th |
| 2009 | 15th |
| 2008 | 17th |