37.4382° N, 81.8387° W
ALEXANDRIA
Most Famous People Born in Alexandria, United States
- Notable people
- 379
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1950
- Most distinctive
- Officer 6.0×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Alexandria during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Alexandria Is Known For
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Politician is Alexandria's biggest profession — 13% of all notables (51).
Alexandria over-indexes on officer — 6.0× the global rate.
Alexandria under-produces writer — only 0.7× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Alexandria's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
- Sports
- Politics & Law
- Film & TV
- Military
- Writing
- Music
- Other
- Field: Novelist Clear ×
0024 NOVELIST
Tao Lin
Born 1983
0028 NOVELIST
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
1939 - 2007
0071 NOVELIST
Douglas Clegg
Born 1958
0076 NOVELIST
Wallace West
1900 - 1980
0164 NOVELIST
Claire Cook
Born 1955