Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Alyxander

Name: Popularity of the name Alyxander in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Alyxander, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#7,049 (2012)

Total Babies

189

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#7049

Peak Rank

189

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Alyxander

Alyxander first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 11 Alyxanders were born — ranking #7,049 that year. As of 2026, Alyxander ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 189 Alyxanders have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Alyxander

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alyxander is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alyxander

What does the name Alyxander mean?

Alyxander is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Alyxander in 2026?

In 2026, Alyxander ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Alyxander most popular?

Alyxander reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #7,049 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Alyxander a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Alyxander is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Alyxander?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alyxander include Arles, Lyonel, Atilla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alyxander

Alyxander is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 189 births in the dataset. Alyxander's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #7,049. Use the chart and map above to compare Alyxander's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.