Alexandra Girl

Popularity: #227 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

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

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

IsabellaVictoriaGabriellaSamanthaJuliana

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alexandra. 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.

AlessiaAlyssaAlexaAliceAmeliaAnastasiaArianaAurora

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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,314 0 1,314
2024 1,390 0 1,390
2023 1,473 0 1,473
2022 1,552 0 1,552
2021 1,731 5 1,726
2020 1,971 5 1,966
2019 2,133 0 2,133
2018 2,410 0 2,410
2017 2,607 0 2,607
2016 2,855 0 2,855
2015 3,007 0 3,007
2014 3,316 0 3,316
2013 3,517 8 3,509
2012 3,483 0 3,483
2011 3,630 0 3,630
2010 4,032 11 4,021
2009 4,172 6 4,166
2008 4,620 8 4,612
2007 5,367 13 5,354
2006 6,120 19 6,101
2005 6,333 14 6,319
2004 6,651 26 6,625
2003 6,566 21 6,545
2002 6,954 18 6,936
2001 7,069 24 7,045
2000 7,565 15 7,550
1999 8,185 22 8,163
1998 8,626 18 8,608
1997 8,770 18 8,752
1996 10,054 29 10,025
1995 10,185 25 10,160
1994 10,254 28 10,226
1993 10,720 37 10,683
1992 10,259 38 10,221
1991 9,489 29 9,460
1990 8,559 51 8,508
1989 7,779 99 7,680
1988 7,015 43 6,972
1987 5,254 34 5,220
1986 3,839 31 3,808
1985 3,040 23 3,017
1984 2,837 23 2,814
1983 1,714 15 1,699
1982 1,539 12 1,527
1981 1,215 8 1,207
1980 886 13 873
1979 833 6 827
1978 764 0 764
1977 752 7 745
1976 702 11 691
1975 734 11 723
1974 713 5 708
1973 683 8 675
1972 633 9 624
1971 582 5 577
1970 631 5 626
1969 557 8 549
1968 522 0 522
1967 385 0 385
1966 316 0 316
1965 306 0 306
1964 295 0 295
1963 236 0 236
1962 215 0 215
1961 217 0 217
1960 203 0 203
1959 194 0 194
1958 171 0 171
1957 175 0 175
1956 172 0 172
1955 158 0 158
1954 167 0 167
1953 144 0 144
1952 164 0 164
1951 136 0 136
1950 117 0 117
1949 150 0 150
1948 128 0 128
1947 147 0 147
1946 133 0 133
1945 116 0 116
1944 120 0 120
1943 124 0 124
1942 120 0 120
1941 67 0 67
1940 64 0 64
1939 67 0 67
1938 66 0 66
1937 47 0 47
1936 53 0 53
1935 45 0 45
1934 48 0 48
1933 41 0 41
1932 27 0 27
1931 17 0 17
1930 33 0 33
1929 24 0 24
1928 29 0 29
1927 40 0 40
1926 40 0 40
1925 39 0 39
1924 40 0 40
1923 43 0 43
1922 34 0 34
1921 50 5 45
1920 36 0 36
1919 45 0 45
1918 47 0 47
1917 46 0 46
1916 45 0 45
1915 49 0 49
1914 35 0 35
1913 15 0 15
1912 22 0 22
1911 13 0 13
1910 10 0 10
1909 9 0 9
1908 6 0 6
1907 9 0 9
1906 7 0 7
1905 9 0 9
1903 8 0 8
1902 10 0 10
1895 8 0 8
1894 5 0 5

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. 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
CA 184
13%
TX 156
11%
NY 108
8%
FL 103
8%
NJ 61
4%
IL 59
4%
VA 53
4%
NC 48
4%
PA 44
3%
MD 41
3%
WA 39
3%
MA 36
3%
OH 35
3%
CT 31
2%
CO 29
2%
IN 29
2%
MI 29
2%
TN 26
2%
GA 26
2%
AZ 25
2%
MN 18
1%
AL 16
1%
SC 16
1%
KY 14
1%
LA 14
1%
MO 14
1%
OR 14
1%
NV 12
1%
IA 9
1%
OK 9
1%
WI 9
1%
DC 9
1%
DE 8
1%
NE 8
1%
UT 7
1%
AK 5
0%
AR 5
0%
HI 5
0%
KS 5
0%
NM 5
0%