Alessandro
Alessandro is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Defender of men, protector of mankind.
Origin and history
Alessandro is the Italian form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros. It translates to defender of men or defender of mankind. In the United States, it is a well-established classic choice that has seen steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
12,002 babies in the United States have been named Alessandro since 1880. It ranks #1079 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #550.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.2 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- FL (13.4 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- NJ (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 38 |
| 1960-1970 | 133 |
| 1970-1980 | 273 |
| 1980-1990 | 492 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,081 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,932 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,910 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,133 |
Famous people named Alessandro
- Alessandro Volta: Physicist, Inventor
- Alessandro Del Piero: Athlete, Soccer player
- Alessandro Alessandro: Painter, Artist
Nicknames
Ale, Sandro, Alex
Fun facts
- Alessandro directly corresponds to the ancient Greek name Alexandros, famously borne by Alexander the Great.
- The name was widely used throughout the Italian Renaissance, including by painter Alessandro Botticelli.