Alexandra
Alexandra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alexandra is a classic feminine name of Greek origin meaning defender of mankind. It has enjoyed enduring popularity in the United States, consistently ranking among the top names for girls over many decades.
Popularity in the United States
245,451 babies in the United States have been named Alexandra since 1880. It ranks #166 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #192.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.6 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 58 |
| 1910-1920 | 327 |
| 1920-1930 | 370 |
| 1930-1940 | 444 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,169 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,598 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,244 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,960 |
| 1980-1990 | 34,817 |
| 1990-2000 | 94,806 |
| 2000-2010 | 61,253 |
| 2010-2019 | 30,971 |
| 2020-2029 | 9,421 |
Famous people named Alexandra
- Alexandra Daddario: Actress
- Alexandra Breckenridge: Actress
Nicknames
Alex, Lexi, Allie, Alexa, Sasha
Fun facts
- The name has been borne by numerous queens and empresses across Europe, including Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia.
- It is the feminine form of Alexander, derived from the Greek elements alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man.