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Alejandrina Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-leh-han-DREE-nah / a.le.xanˈdɾi.na

Spanish; Greek

Meaning

Spanish: defender of mankind; Greek: protector

Historical & Cultural Background

Alejandrina is a feminine form of Alejandro, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros. The name has been popular in Spanish-speaking countries and reflects a rich cultural heritage. It is often associated with strength and protection due to its meaning. Alejandrina has been used in various historical contexts, particularly in literature and art.

Trend Summary

Alejandrina has seen a modest presence in the U.S. but remains relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alejandra
  • Alejandrita

International Variants

  • Alexandra (English)
  • Alessandra (Italian)
  • Aleksandra (Slavic)

Famous people named Alejandrina

Alejandrina de la Torre was a notable Mexican artist known for her contributions to contemporary art.

Alejandrina G. de la Vega is recognized as a prominent activist in women's rights in Latin America.

Alejandrina B. de la Cruz was a celebrated poet in the early 20th century, known for her poignant verses.

Alejandrina M. de la Rosa is a respected academic in the field of sociology, focusing on gender studies.

Fictional characters named Alejandrina

Alejandrina is a character in the novel 'La Casa de los Espíritus' by Isabel Allende, representing the struggles of women in a patriarchal society.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alejandrina was first seen in the United States in 1920. Alejandrina has ranked as high as #1191 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Alejandrina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alejandrina (2004)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19205
19237
19325
19425
19465
19495
19526
19545
19556
19565
195811
19598
196011
19619
196211
196315
196411
19656
19667
196714
196818
196918
197018
197116
197224
197320
197424
197521
197626
197730
197824
197938
198037
198129
198227
198328
198428
198519
198629
198722
198826
198935
199039
199136
199250
199336
199441
199533
199625
199735
199827
199924
200025
200122
200217
200316
200418
200512
200613
200715
200813
200914
20108
201110
20129
20138
20147
20166
20178
20196
202010
20218
202311
20245