Alexandra Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: al-eks-AN-dra /ˌæl.ɪkˈsæn.drə/
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: defender of mankind; Latin: protector
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alexandra is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which is composed of the elements 'alexein,' meaning 'to defend,' and 'aner,' meaning 'man.' This etymological combination can be interpreted as 'defender of man' or 'protector of mankind.' The name entered the English language through Latin, where it was adapted as Alexandrus, and subsequently through Old French as Alixandre, before finally being adopted into English as Alexandra in the late 19th century. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, including the masculine Alexander, which has a rich historical legacy.
Historically, the name Alexandra has been borne by several notable figures, most prominently by Alexandra of Denmark, who became Queen Consort of the United Kingdom in the 19th century. Additionally, the name is associated with Saint Alexandra, a martyr of the early Christian church, whose veneration contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian contexts.
The name gained further prominence through its association with Alexander the Great, the ancient Macedonian king whose conquests spread Hellenistic culture across a vast territory, thereby embedding the name into various languages and cultures. Culturally, Alexandra has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing strength and nobility.
The name has been used in literature and the arts, reinforcing its significance in Western culture. Its feminine form has also inspired various diminutives and variations, such as Lexi and Sandra, which have been used in different contexts.
The name's historical and cultural resonance has allowed it to maintain a prominent place in the lexicon of names throughout history, reflecting ideals of protection and leadership.
Famous people named Alexandra
In this section, you will find notable people named Alexandra. 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 Alexandra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Alexandra who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Alexandra Daddario is an actress best known for Baywatch, The White Lotus, and Percy Jackson & the Olympians.
Alexandra Burke is a singer and songwriter best known for her hit single Hallelujah, and winning The X Factor UK.
Alexandra Shipp is an actress best known for her roles in Straight Outta Compton, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Love, Simon.
Alexandra Krosney is an actress best known for her role in Last Man Standing and the series The Last Man on Earth.
Alexandra Paul is an actress best known for her role in Baywatch, and the film Christine.
Fictional characters named Alexandra
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Alexandra is a fictional character from the video game series Assassin's Creed. She is a prominent member of the Assassin Brotherhood, known for her skills in combat and stealth.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alexandra was first seen in the United States in 1894.
Alexandra has ranked as high as #67 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Alexandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alexandra 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 Alexandra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Alexandra (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 184 | |
| TX | 156 | |
| NY | 108 | |
| FL | 103 | |
| NJ | 61 | |
| IL | 59 | |
| VA | 53 | |
| NC | 48 | |
| PA | 44 | |
| MD | 41 | |
| WA | 39 | |
| MA | 36 | |
| OH | 35 | |
| CT | 31 | |
| IN | 29 |
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 Alexandra.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,387 |
| 2023 | 1,473 |
| 2022 | 1,551 |
| 2021 | 1,725 |
| 2020 | 1,966 |
| 2019 | 2,133 |
| 2018 | 2,410 |
| 2017 | 2,605 |
| 2016 | 2,855 |
| 2015 | 3,007 |
| 2014 | 3,316 |
| 2013 | 3,509 |
| 2012 | 3,483 |
| 2011 | 3,630 |
| 2010 | 4,020 |
| 2009 | 4,166 |
| 2008 | 4,612 |
| 2007 | 5,354 |
| 2006 | 6,101 |
| 2005 | 6,318 |
| 2004 | 6,625 |
| 2003 | 6,545 |
| 2002 | 6,936 |
| 2001 | 7,044 |
| 2000 | 7,550 |
| 1999 | 8,163 |
| 1998 | 8,608 |
| 1997 | 8,751 |
| 1996 | 10,024 |
| 1995 | 10,160 |
| 1994 | 10,226 |
| 1993 | 10,682 |
| 1992 | 10,221 |
| 1991 | 9,459 |
| 1990 | 8,508 |
| 1989 | 7,680 |
| 1988 | 6,972 |
| 1987 | 5,219 |
| 1986 | 3,809 |
| 1985 | 3,017 |
| 1984 | 2,815 |
| 1983 | 1,700 |
| 1982 | 1,529 |
| 1981 | 1,207 |
| 1980 | 873 |
| 1979 | 828 |
| 1978 | 764 |
| 1977 | 745 |
| 1976 | 692 |
| 1975 | 723 |
| 1974 | 708 |
| 1973 | 675 |
| 1972 | 624 |
| 1971 | 577 |
| 1970 | 626 |
| 1969 | 549 |
| 1968 | 522 |
| 1967 | 385 |
| 1966 | 316 |
| 1965 | 305 |
| 1964 | 295 |
| 1963 | 236 |
| 1962 | 215 |
| 1961 | 217 |
| 1960 | 203 |
| 1959 | 194 |
| 1958 | 171 |
| 1957 | 175 |
| 1956 | 172 |
| 1955 | 158 |
| 1954 | 167 |
| 1953 | 144 |
| 1952 | 164 |
| 1951 | 136 |
| 1950 | 117 |
| 1949 | 150 |
| 1948 | 128 |
| 1947 | 147 |
| 1946 | 133 |
| 1945 | 116 |
| 1944 | 120 |
| 1943 | 124 |
| 1942 | 120 |
| 1941 | 67 |
| 1940 | 64 |
| 1939 | 67 |
| 1938 | 66 |
| 1937 | 47 |
| 1936 | 53 |
| 1935 | 45 |
| 1934 | 48 |
| 1933 | 41 |
| 1932 | 27 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1930 | 33 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1927 | 40 |
| 1926 | 40 |
| 1925 | 39 |
| 1924 | 40 |
| 1923 | 43 |
| 1922 | 34 |
| 1921 | 45 |
| 1920 | 36 |
| 1919 | 45 |
| 1918 | 47 |
| 1917 | 46 |
| 1916 | 45 |
| 1915 | 49 |
| 1914 | 35 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1912 | 22 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1894 | 5 |