Lisandro
Lisandro is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Liberator of men, or freer of man.
Origin and history
Lisandro is the Spanish and Italian form of the ancient Greek name Lysander, combining elements that mean 'freer' and 'man'. It has seen modest but consistent use in the United States, particularly within Hispanic communities. The name offers a classic, multi-syllable alternative to more common names with similar roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,411 babies in the United States have been named Lisandro since 1880. It ranks #2644 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1401.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52.8 %)
- TX (24.1 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 123 |
| 1980-1990 | 170 |
| 1990-2000 | 343 |
| 2000-2010 | 679 |
| 2010-2019 | 540 |
| 2020-2029 | 538 |
Famous people named Lisandro
- Lisandro Martínez: Athlete, Footballer
- Lisandro López: Athlete, Footballer
Nicknames
Licha, Sando
Fun facts
- Lisandro derives from Lysander, the name of a famous Spartan admiral who defeated the Athenians at Aegospotami in 405 BC.
- It serves as the standard Spanish and Italian adaptation of the classical Greek Lysander.