Alexandrea
Alexandrea is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alexandrea is a spelling variant of Alexandria, derived from the classical Greek name Alexandros. It combines the elements meaning to defend and man or warrior. In the United States, it gained moderate popularity in the late 20th century as an elaborated alternative to Alexandra.
Popularity in the United States
8,656 babies in the United States have been named Alexandrea since 1880. It ranks #1800 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1959.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 114 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,085 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,243 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,283 |
| 2010-2019 | 776 |
| 2020-2029 | 142 |
Nicknames
Alex, Allie, Ally, Lexi, Drea
Fun facts
- Alexandrea is an English variant spelling of Alexandria, derived from the ancient Greek Alexandros.
- The name experienced its highest usage in the United States during the 1990s alongside similar forms like Alexandria and Alexandra.