Alexandria Girl

Popularity: #426 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: defender of mankind; Latin: from Alexandria

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alexandria derives from the ancient Greek name Alexandros, which is composed of the elements "alexein," meaning "to defend," and "aner," meaning "man." This etymological root reflects a sense of protection or defense, which has been a significant aspect of the name's historical resonance. The name was popularized by Alexander the Great, who founded the city of Alexandria in Egypt in the 4th century BCE.

This city became a major center of culture and learning in the ancient world, further embedding the name into historical and cultural contexts. Throughout history, the name Alexandria has been associated with various notable figures and places.

The city of Alexandria was home to the famous Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world, which symbolized knowledge and scholarship. The name has also been borne by several saints, including Saint Alexandria, who is recognized in Christian traditions, contributing to its religious significance.

The name appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE, where the name is linked to themes of strength and leadership. Culturally, Alexandria has often been associated with ideals of wisdom, learning, and civilization, reflecting the legacy of the city itself.

The name has been used in various literary and artistic works throughout the centuries, symbolizing a connection to the rich intellectual heritage of the ancient world. In addition to its historical and cultural significance, diminutive forms such as Alex have emerged, though the name Alexandria itself carries a weight of historical importance that has endured through the ages.

Famous people named Alexandria

In this section, you will find notable people named Alexandria. 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 Alexandria who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Alexandria 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.

Alexandria Daddario is an actress best known for her roles in Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Baywatch, and The White Lotus.

Sibling suggestions

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

AlexanderAlexisAllegraAlanaAlec

Similar names

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

AldrichAlistairAlaricAndersonAldenAlvinAvery

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alexandria was first seen in the United States in 1902.

Alexandria has ranked as high as #145 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 647 0 647
2024 678 0 678
2023 760 0 760
2022 775 0 775
2021 884 0 884
2020 983 0 983
2019 1,105 0 1,105
2018 1,184 0 1,184
2017 1,249 0 1,249
2016 1,477 0 1,477
2015 1,544 0 1,544
2014 1,609 0 1,609
2013 1,566 0 1,566
2012 1,523 0 1,523
2011 1,530 0 1,530
2010 1,515 0 1,515
2009 1,643 0 1,643
2008 1,794 0 1,794
2007 2,203 0 2,203
2006 2,340 5 2,335
2005 2,460 5 2,455
2004 2,665 12 2,653
2003 2,760 8 2,752
2002 3,148 0 3,148
2001 3,409 5 3,404
2000 3,557 8 3,549
1999 3,794 5 3,789
1998 4,014 5 4,009
1997 4,234 0 4,234
1996 4,563 0 4,563
1995 4,781 9 4,772
1994 4,851 11 4,840
1993 5,042 15 5,027
1992 4,814 18 4,796
1991 4,481 11 4,470
1990 3,609 14 3,595
1989 3,085 26 3,059
1988 2,285 10 2,275
1987 1,569 15 1,554
1986 1,130 10 1,120
1985 861 6 855
1984 857 9 848
1983 551 0 551
1982 599 7 592
1981 552 0 552
1980 244 0 244
1979 186 0 186
1978 196 0 196
1977 144 0 144
1976 146 0 146
1975 147 0 147
1974 156 0 156
1973 130 0 130
1972 136 0 136
1971 148 0 148
1970 134 0 134
1969 126 0 126
1968 86 0 86
1967 89 0 89
1966 82 0 82
1965 69 0 69
1964 51 0 51
1963 69 0 69
1962 53 0 53
1961 52 0 52
1960 49 0 49
1959 37 0 37
1958 46 0 46
1957 40 0 40
1956 61 0 61
1955 32 0 32
1954 45 0 45
1953 39 0 39
1952 33 0 33
1951 46 0 46
1950 31 0 31
1949 38 0 38
1948 49 0 49
1947 34 0 34
1946 29 0 29
1945 37 0 37
1944 25 0 25
1943 29 0 29
1942 34 0 34
1941 29 0 29
1940 22 0 22
1939 25 0 25
1938 19 0 19
1937 23 6 17
1936 18 0 18
1935 19 0 19
1934 11 0 11
1933 14 0 14
1932 14 0 14
1931 12 0 12
1930 27 0 27
1929 26 0 26
1928 32 0 32
1927 27 0 27
1926 38 0 38
1925 33 0 33
1924 34 0 34
1923 44 5 39
1922 31 0 31
1921 39 0 39
1920 37 0 37
1919 44 0 44
1918 43 0 43
1917 37 0 37
1916 38 0 38
1915 33 0 33
1914 31 0 31
1913 26 0 26
1912 17 0 17
1911 12 0 12
1910 16 0 16
1909 13 0 13
1908 6 0 6
1907 7 0 7
1905 10 5 5
1904 7 0 7
1902 6 0 6

Top States for Alexandria (1929)

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
NY 7
100%