Alexsandra Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: al-eks-AN-dra /əˈlɛksˌændrə/

Origin: Greek; Slavic

Meaning: Greek: defender of mankind; Slavic: protector

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alexsandra is a feminine form of the male name Alexander, which originates from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements "alexein," meaning "to defend," and "aner," meaning "man." This etymological foundation suggests a meaning of "defender of man." The name was popularized in the ancient world through historical figures such as Alexander the Great, who reigned in the 4th century BCE and is renowned for his vast empire and military conquests. The name's journey into English began with the Latin form Alexander, which was adopted into Old French as Alexandre before entering Middle English as Alexander, with the feminine variant emerging later as Alexsandra.

Throughout history, the name has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and queens. One significant milestone is the veneration of Saint Alexander, a 3rd-century martyr whose legacy contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian contexts.

Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, which further solidified its cultural significance in the Christian tradition. Culturally, Alexsandra and its variants have been associated with strength and leadership, reflecting the qualities of its male counterpart.

The name has also been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms such as Sasha or Lexi emerging in some regions. This adaptability and the name's historical resonance have allowed it to maintain a lasting presence in various linguistic and cultural contexts, symbolizing protection and valor.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alexsandra was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Alexsandra has ranked as high as #2525 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alexsandra 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 Alexsandra 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 Alexsandra.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 6 6
2024 6 6
2023 9 9
2022 7 7
2021 11 11
2020 10 10
2019 15 15
2018 15 15
2017 14 14
2016 18 18
2015 33 33
2014 35 35
2013 31 31
2012 44 44
2011 46 46
2010 57 57
2009 76 76
2008 90 90
2007 108 108
2006 156 156
2005 110 110
2004 117 117
2003 98 98
2002 108 108
2001 74 74
2000 81 81
1999 96 96
1998 65 65
1997 83 83
1996 63 63
1995 67 67
1994 67 67
1993 72 72
1992 77 77
1991 55 55
1990 52 52
1989 44 44
1988 40 40
1987 39 39
1986 19 19
1985 23 23
1984 17 17
1983 16 16
1982 14 14
1981 12 12
1980 9 9
1979 10 10
1978 10 10
1977 14 14
1976 10 10
1975 7 7
1974 10 10
1973 11 11
1972 6 6
1971 6 6
1970 7 7
1969 6 6
1967 5 5
1962 5 5
1945 5 5
1915 5 5

Top States for Alexsandra (2016)

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 5
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