Alexander
Alexander is a classic Greek name meaning 'defender of the people' or 'protector of mankind,' derived from the elements 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man). It has been borne by kings, emperors, and leaders throughout history, most notably Alexander the Great of Macedonia.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 7,036. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 15,717
- 2012: 15,259
- 2013: 14,923
- 2014: 15,449
- 2015: 14,584
- 2016: 13,446
- 2017: 12,577
- 2018: 12,110
- 2019: 11,327
- 2020: 10,268
- 2021: 9,425
- 2022: 8,757
- 2023: 7,918
- 2024: 7,547
- 2025: 7,230
- 2026 (projected): 7,036
Good to Know
- •Consistently popular across many cultures and languages with numerous variations
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Offers many nickname options for different life stages
- •Strong historical and literary associations convey leadership qualities
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Alexander the Great
Ancient Macedonian king and military commander
Alexander Hamilton
American Founding Father and first Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Graham Bell
Inventor of the telephone
Alexander Skarsgård
Swedish actor
Statistics
736,123
Total births since 1880
1993
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