Aleksander
Aleksander is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Aleksander is a Slavic variant of the classical Greek name Alexander. It has seen steady, moderate use in the United States, appealing to parents looking for a traditional name with an Eastern European spelling.
Popularity in the United States
4,166 babies in the United States have been named Aleksander since 1880. It ranks #1941 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1214.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19 %)
- IL (15.4 %)
- NY (13.7 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 158 |
| 1990-2000 | 584 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,115 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,480 |
| 2020-2029 | 767 |
Famous people named Aleksander
- Aleksander Barkov: Athlete, Ice hockey player
- Aleksander Kwasniewski: Politician, President
Nicknames
Alek, Aleks, Sasha
Fun facts
- Aleksander is widely used across Slavic countries, Scandinavia, and Estonia.
- It derives from the Ancient Greek name Alexandros, composed of elements meaning 'to defend' and 'man'.