Alexandra
Alexandra is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of the people.
Origin and history
Alexandra is a classic name of Greek origin meaning 'defender of the people'. While predominantly given to females in the United States, it also appears as a rare male name in official records. Its deep historical roots trace back to ancient Greek royalty and classical mythology.
Popularity in the United States
869 babies in the United States have been named Alexandra since 1880. It ranks #3809 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.5 %)
- DC (30.2 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- NJ (6 %)
- KY (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 301 |
| 1990-2000 | 295 |
| 2000-2010 | 164 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Nicknames
Alex, Alec, Xander, Lex
Fun facts
- Alexandra derived as the feminine counterpart to the ancient Greek name Alexandros.
- The name was borne by numerous European royals, including Saint Alexandra of Rome and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia.