How old is someone named Alexa?
The average Alexa is 21 years old.
Half of all living Alexas are between 14 and 28.
When was Alexa popular?
Alexa had one big moment, peaking in 2006. 56% of the babies ever named Alexa arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 0 |
| 1920s | 45 | 0 |
| 1930s | 17 | 0 |
| 1940s | 219 | 140 |
| 1950s | 409 | 320 |
| 1960s | 441 | 390 |
| 1970s | 1,564 | 1,500 |
| 1980s | 4,817 | 4,700 |
| 1990s | 30,368 | 30,000 |
| 2000s | 48,220 | 48,000 |
| 2010s | 42,066 | 42,000 |
| 2020s | 3,659 | 3,600 |
How many Alexas are still alive?
About 130,000 Alexas are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 130,000 babies named Alexa since 1916.
Nearly every Alexa ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Alexa?
More than half of living Alexas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 19%
- Gen Z 55%
- Gen Alpha 24%
Is Alexa an old name?
Not really. Alexa is younger than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Alexa will be 48 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Alexa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Alexas are women.
Names the same age as Alexa
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Alexa's name twin is Kaylin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kaylin's age curve is the closest match to Alexa's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Alexa
How old is the average Alexa?
The average Alexa in the US is 21 years old. The median is 20, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Alexa?
About 130,000 Alexas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 130,000 babies given the name since 1916.
When was the name Alexa most popular?
In 2006, when about 6,100 baby girls were named Alexa.
Is Alexa a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 55% of living Alexas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this