Aleksandr
Aleksandr is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Defender of men.
Origin and history
Aleksandr is the East Slavic transcription of the Greek name Alexander, meaning defender of men. It is widely used in Russian-speaking communities and remains a recognizable classical choice in the United States. In the U.S., it is moderately uncommon compared to the traditional English spelling Alexander.
Popularity in the United States
1,675 babies in the United States have been named Aleksandr since 1880. It ranks #3103 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1658.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.5 %)
- FL (18 %)
- WA (16.9 %)
- NY (14.2 %)
- TX (7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 333 |
| 2000-2010 | 386 |
| 2010-2019 | 571 |
| 2020-2029 | 269 |
Famous people named Aleksandr
- Aleksandr Pushkin: poet, playwright
- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn: novelist, historian
- Aleksandr Ovechkin: ice hockey player, athlete
Nicknames
Alex, Sasha
Fun facts
- Aleksandr is the standard transliteration of the Russian Cyrillic spelling Александр.
- The name has been borne by multiple Russian emperors, including Tsar Aleksandr I and Tsar Aleksandr II.