Aleksandar
Aleksandar is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Defender of the people.
Origin and history
Aleksandar is the Slavic variant of the classic Greek name Alexander. It remains a steady choice in the United States, particularly among families with Eastern European or Balkan heritage. The name carries a timeless sense of strength and tradition.
Popularity in the United States
1,437 babies in the United States have been named Aleksandar since 1880. It ranks #3288 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1781.
States where it is most popular
- IL (58.4 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 97 |
| 1980-1990 | 115 |
| 1990-2000 | 232 |
| 2000-2010 | 448 |
| 2010-2019 | 394 |
| 2020-2029 | 146 |
Famous people named Aleksandar
- Aleksandar Kolarov: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Aleksandar Hemon: Author, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Alek, Alex, Sasha
Fun facts
- Aleksandar is the standard spelling of Alexander across Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, and Bulgaria.
- Multiple kings of Serbia and Yugoslavia bore the name Aleksandar during the 19th and 20th centuries.