How Many People Are Named Alexander?
people in the United States are named Alexander
1 in 456 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
20,707 births
Trend
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Latinized form of the Greek name Αλεξανδρος (Alexandros), which meant "defending men" from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, help" and ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος). In Greek mythology this was another name of the hero Paris, and it also belongs to several characters in the New Testament. However, the most famous bearer was Alexander the Great, King of Macedon. In the 4th century BC he built a huge empire out of Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of India. Due to his fame, and later medieval tales involving him, use of his name spread throughout Europe.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 29.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Alexander"
- 7,527 babies were named Alexander in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1993
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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