Alexandria
Alexandria is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alexandria is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from Alexander. It means defender of mankind and is famously associated with the ancient Egyptian city founded by Alexander the Great. In the United States, it gained significant popularity in the late 20th century and remains a classic, well-known choice.
Popularity in the United States
104,548 babies in the United States have been named Alexandria since 1880. It ranks #364 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #394.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.2 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- OH (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 44 |
| 1910-1920 | 297 |
| 1920-1930 | 336 |
| 1930-1940 | 176 |
| 1940-1950 | 326 |
| 1950-1960 | 410 |
| 1960-1970 | 726 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,523 |
| 1980-1990 | 11,650 |
| 1990-2000 | 44,095 |
| 2000-2010 | 25,936 |
| 2010-2019 | 14,302 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,727 |
Famous people named Alexandria
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Politician, Activist
Nicknames
Alex, Lexi, Ali, Allie, Andi
Fun facts
- The name directly mirrors the famous ancient Mediterranean city of Alexandria, home to the Great Library.
- It developed as an expanded geographic and feminine variation of Alexandra.