Alexine Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEX-een /əˈlɛksin/
Origin: Greek; French
Meaning: Greek: defender of mankind; French: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alexine is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means "defender of men." The root components of Alexandros are "alexein," meaning "to defend," and "aner," meaning "man." This name was adapted into Latin as Alexander, which subsequently influenced various European languages, leading to forms such as Alexandre in French and Alessandro in Italian. The feminine form, Alexine, emerged as a variant in the 19th century, particularly in English and French contexts, where it was often used as a diminutive or derivative of Alexandra, the feminine form of Alexander.
Historically, the name Alexine has connections to notable figures, including Saint Alexander, a martyr from the early Christian era, and various monarchs named Alexander throughout history. The name gained prominence in the context of the Hellenistic period, particularly due to the legacy of Alexander the Great, who reigned in the 4th century BCE and is often celebrated for his military conquests and cultural diffusion across the known world.
The name's association with strength and leadership has contributed to its enduring appeal. Culturally, Alexine carries connotations of protection and strength, resonating with the virtues of defense and valor inherent in its etymological roots.
The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, reflecting themes of heroism and resilience. In addition to its historical significance, Alexine has been linked to various traditions and familial legacies, often chosen to honor ancestors or convey aspirations for the bearer.
This connection to heritage and the symbolic meaning of the name has helped sustain its relevance across generations.
Famous people named Alexine
In this section, you will find notable people named Alexine. 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 Alexine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Alexine de Lignières is a French painter best known for her works in the 19th century, particularly her portraits and landscapes.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alexine was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Alexine has ranked as high as #1026 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Alexine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alexine 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 Alexine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Alexine
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.
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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 Alexine.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1914 | 5 |