Alejandro Boy

Popularity: #191 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-leh-HAHN-droh /a.leˈxan.dɾo/

Origin: Spanish; Greek

Meaning: Spanish: defender of mankind; Greek: protector

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alejandro is of Spanish origin, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which is composed of the elements 'alexein,' meaning 'to defend,' and 'aner,' meaning 'man.' This etymological root suggests a meaning of 'defender of man' or 'protector of mankind.' The name was introduced into the Spanish language through Latin, where it appeared as 'Alexander.' The transition from Greek to Latin occurred during the Hellenistic period, and the name gained prominence in various cultures due to the historical figure of Alexander the Great, who lived in the 4th century BCE and became a symbol of military prowess and leadership. Throughout history, the name Alejandro has been borne by numerous notable figures, including kings, saints, and scholars.

One significant milestone in the name's history is its association with Saint Alexander, a martyr of the early Christian church, whose feast day is celebrated in various Christian traditions. The name was further popularized in the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain, where it became a common name among nobility and was often linked to the ideals of chivalry and honor.

The influence of the name was also reinforced by the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible, which included references to Alexander, thereby embedding the name within the Christian tradition. Culturally, Alejandro has resonated through literature, art, and music, symbolizing strength and valor.

It has been featured in various works of art and literature, often representing heroic or noble characters. The diminutive form 'Alejo' is also historically relevant, serving as an affectionate or familiar version of the name.

The enduring legacy of Alejandro reflects its deep roots in history and culture, making it a name rich with significance.

Famous people named Alejandro

In this section, you will find notable people named Alejandro. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alejandro who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Alejandro who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Alejandro González Iñárritu is a filmmaker best known for Birdman, The Revenant, and Amores Perros.

Alejandro Sanz is a singer-songwriter best known for La Música No Se Toca, Más, and El Tren de los Momentos.

Alejandro Amenábar is a director and screenwriter best known for The Others, Open Your Eyes, and Mar Adentro.

Alejandro Escovedo is a musician best known for his work in the alt-country genre and albums like A Man Under the Influence and Real Animal.

Alejandro Jodorowsky is a filmmaker and writer best known for El Topo, The Holy Mountain, and his work in the comic book industry.

Fictional characters named Alejandro

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Alejandro is a fictional character from the film The Book of Life. He is the love interest of the protagonist, Manolo, and plays a significant role in the story's exploration of love and sacrifice.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alejandro, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alejandro. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alejandro was first seen in the United States in 1885.

Alejandro has ranked as high as #156 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Alejandro has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alejandro is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alejandro was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alejandro.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,842 1,842 0
2024 1,993 1,993 0
2023 1,837 1,837 0
2022 1,966 1,966 0
2021 1,844 1,844 0
2020 1,792 1,792 0
2019 1,972 1,972 0
2018 1,902 1,902 0
2017 2,032 2,032 0
2016 2,208 2,208 0
2015 2,316 2,316 0
2014 2,608 2,602 6
2013 2,469 2,469 0
2012 2,734 2,729 5
2011 3,096 3,091 5
2010 3,720 3,712 8
2009 3,450 3,444 6
2008 4,176 4,168 8
2007 4,294 4,281 13
2006 4,563 4,551 12
2005 4,493 4,482 11
2004 4,465 4,451 14
2003 4,337 4,317 20
2002 4,375 4,356 19
2001 4,577 4,557 20
2000 4,541 4,511 30
1999 4,337 4,319 18
1998 4,071 4,044 27
1997 4,028 3,998 30
1996 3,707 3,676 31
1995 3,565 3,531 34
1994 3,506 3,469 37
1993 3,583 3,535 48
1992 3,238 3,176 62
1991 2,812 2,787 25
1990 2,681 2,643 38
1989 2,118 2,086 32
1988 1,633 1,607 26
1987 1,603 1,586 17
1986 1,657 1,633 24
1985 1,480 1,459 21
1984 1,339 1,320 19
1983 1,359 1,334 25
1982 1,523 1,499 24
1981 1,499 1,488 11
1980 1,328 1,304 24
1979 1,255 1,241 14
1978 1,118 1,107 11
1977 1,091 1,082 9
1976 1,089 1,076 13
1975 1,031 1,025 6
1974 879 870 9
1973 774 763 11
1972 702 702 0
1971 689 681 8
1970 587 587 0
1969 521 516 5
1968 426 421 5
1967 310 310 0
1966 313 313 0
1965 282 282 0
1964 300 300 0
1963 262 262 0
1962 247 247 0
1961 247 247 0
1960 201 201 0
1959 211 211 0
1958 205 205 0
1957 211 211 0
1956 178 178 0
1955 154 154 0
1954 161 161 0
1953 152 152 0
1952 175 175 0
1951 149 149 0
1950 117 117 0
1949 117 117 0
1948 134 134 0
1947 116 116 0
1946 105 105 0
1945 86 86 0
1944 94 94 0
1943 69 69 0
1942 60 60 0
1941 72 72 0
1940 85 85 0
1939 64 64 0
1938 61 61 0
1937 74 74 0
1936 62 62 0
1935 81 81 0
1934 78 78 0
1933 81 81 0
1932 88 83 5
1931 89 89 0
1930 102 102 0
1929 83 83 0
1928 79 79 0
1927 88 88 0
1926 67 67 0
1925 87 87 0
1924 58 58 0
1923 70 70 0
1922 63 63 0
1921 70 70 0
1920 67 67 0
1919 41 41 0
1918 37 37 0
1917 42 42 0
1916 31 31 0
1915 24 24 0
1914 23 23 0
1913 14 14 0
1912 9 9 0
1910 7 7 0
1909 11 11 0
1908 8 8 0
1907 7 7 0
1905 7 7 0
1904 8 8 0
1903 8 8 0
1902 6 6 0
1901 5 5 0
1900 6 6 0
1898 5 5 0
1890 5 5 0
1887 5 5 0
1885 5 5 0

Top States for Alejandro (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 462
23%
CA 409
21%
FL 187
9%
AZ 100
5%
NY 70
4%
IL 56
3%
WA 45
2%
NC 44
2%
NJ 42
2%
VA 36
2%
CO 36
2%
GA 36
2%
NV 33
2%
IN 29
1%
TN 29
1%
OR 24
1%
MA 24
1%
OH 24
1%
PA 23
1%
NM 22
1%
LA 20
1%
OK 18
1%
SC 17
1%
AL 17
1%
UT 15
1%
NE 15
1%
IA 15
1%
MD 15
1%
MI 15
1%
CT 12
1%
KS 12
1%
KY 12
1%
MO 11
1%
MN 10
1%
ID 9
0%
WI 8
0%
DC 6
0%
RI 6
0%
AR 6
0%
SD 5
0%