Girl
Alexandria
defender of mankind
About Alexandria
This distinguished name carries an unmistakable presence, evoking images of ancient libraries and modern elegance alike. Alexandria possesses a literary quality that appeals to parents seeking something both substantial and refined. The name offers versatility through its many nickname possibilities, from the classic Alex to the softer Lexi or Andi, allowing a child to shape her own identity. It resonates with strength and intelligence, suggesting someone destined for thoughtful pursuits and meaningful conversations. The four syllables create a rhythmic flow that sounds equally appropriate in a classroom roll call or a professional introduction decades later. Parents drawn to Alexandria often appreciate names with historical depth and architectural beauty in their sound structure. It's a choice that commands respect without feeling rigid or outdated.
Popularity of the Name Alexandria
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | #951 | ||||
| 1970 | #949 | ||||
| 1971 | #896 | ||||
| 1972 | #912 | ||||
| 1973 | #934 | ||||
| 1974 | #841 | ||||
| 1975 | #896 | ||||
| 1976 | #903 | ||||
| 1977 | #959 | ||||
| 1978 | #780 | ||||
| 1979 | #836 | ||||
| 1980 | #697 | ||||
| 1981 | #404 | ||||
| 1982 | #390 | ||||
| 1983 | #398 | ||||
| 1984 | #285 | ||||
| 1985 | #289 | ||||
| 1986 | #233 | ||||
| 1987 | #179 | ||||
| 1988 | #124 | #295 | |||
| 1989 | #104 | #355 | |||
| 1990 | #95 | #316 | |||
| 1991 | #78 | #310 | #164 | ||
| 1992 | #73 | #455 | #173 | ||
| 1993 | #69 | #248 | #155 | ||
| 1994 | #73 | #206 | #502 | #151 | |
| 1995 | #72 | #290 | #142 | ||
| 1996 | #77 | #293 | #472 | #162 | |
| 1997 | #78 | #373 | #579 | #158 | |
| 1998 | #81 | #371 | #498 | #149 | |
| 1999 | #83 | #373 | #279 | #160 | |
| 2000 | #91 | #391 | #303 | #169 | |
| 2001 | #91 | #300 | #314 | #504 | #187 |
| 2002 | #106 | #554 | #294 | #374 | #182 |
| 2003 | #123 | #504 | #363 | #247 | |
| 2004 | #125 | #599 | #310 | #415 | #226 |
| 2005 | #133 | #657 | #312 | #425 | #226 |
| 2006 | #147 | #611 | #367 | #340 | |
| 2007 | #164 | #631 | #363 | #467 | #335 |
| 2008 | #189 | #698 | #502 | #342 | |
| 2009 | #200 | #925 | #491 | #366 | |
| 2010 | #204 | #907 | #752 | #368 | |
| 2011 | #205 | #608 | #336 | ||
| 2012 | #205 | #948 | #605 | #419 | |
| 2013 | #204 | #887 | #377 | #363 | |
| 2014 | #211 | #988 | #535 | #311 | |
| 2015 | #212 | #584 | #387 | ||
| 2016 | #218 | #934 | #303 | #662 | #517 |
| 2017 | #257 | #929 | #721 | #481 | |
| 2018 | #282 | #945 | #422 | ||
| 2019 | #299 | #695 | #462 | ||
| 2020 | #320 | #506 | |||
| 2021 | #353 | #646 | #589 | ||
| 2022 | #406 | #676 | |||
| 2023 | #403 | #707 | |||
| 2024 | #463 | #629 | |||
| 2025 | #474 | #833 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Alexandria
Names Similar to Alexandria
Nicknames for Alexandria
- Alex
- Lexi
- Andi
- Dria
Famous People Named Alexandria
| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | American politician and activist |
| Alexandria Mills | Miss World 2010 from the United States |
| Alexandria Zahra Jones | Daughter of musicians David Bowie and Iman |
| Alexandria "Aly" Raisman | American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist |
| Alexandria DeBerry | American actress and model |
| Alexandria Morgan | American model and social media influencer |
| Alexandria Romero | American mixed martial artist |
Characters Named Alexandria
| Alexandria Woods | Character in the TV series "The 100" |
| Alexandria “Lexie” Grey | Character in the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Alexandria "Alex" Danvers | Character in the TV series "Supergirl" |
| Alexandria "Alex" Dunphy | Character in the TV series "Modern Family" |
| Alexandria Santos | Character in the movie "The Covenant" |
| Alexandria Roivas | Character in the video game "Eternal Darkness - Sanity's Requiem" |
| Alexandria "Alex" Forrest | Character in the movie "Fatal Attraction" |
| Alexandria "Alex" Munday | Character in the movie "Charlie's Angels" |
| Alexandria "Alex" Taylor | Character in the movie "Flashdance" |
| Alexandria "Lex" Murphy | Character in the movie "Jurassic Park" |
| Alexandria "Alex" Parrish | Character in the TV series "Quantico" |
| Alexandria "Alex" Wesker | Character in the video game "Resident Evil" |
| Alexandria "Lex" Luthor | Character in DC Comics |
| Alexandria "Lex" Woods | Character in the movie "Alien vs. Predator" |