Alejandro
Alejandro is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alejandro is the Spanish form of the Greek name Alexander. It has been a steady and popular choice in the United States for several decades, consistently ranking within the top 200 male names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
146,624 babies in the United States have been named Alejandro since 1880. It ranks #233 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #197.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.6 %)
- TX (22.9 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- AZ (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 66 |
| 1910-1920 | 228 |
| 1920-1930 | 732 |
| 1930-1940 | 775 |
| 1940-1950 | 938 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,713 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,099 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,134 |
| 1980-1990 | 15,316 |
| 1990-2000 | 35,178 |
| 2000-2010 | 43,118 |
| 2010-2019 | 25,033 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,274 |
Famous people named Alejandro
- Alejandro González Iñárritu: Film director, Producer
- Alejandro Sanz: Singer, Songwriter
- Alejandro Villanueva: American football player, Army officer
Nicknames
Ale, Jandro, Alex
Fun facts
- It shares the exact etymological derivation as Alexander, stemming from the Greek Alexandros.
- The name gained notable global pop culture attention following Lady Gaga's 2010 hit song titled 'Alejandro'.