Alejandro Boy

Popularity: #177 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-leh-HAHN-droh / a.leˈxan.dɾo

Spanish; Greek

Meaning

Spanish: defender of mankind; Greek: protector

Historical & Cultural Background

Alejandro is the Spanish form of the name Alexander, which has roots in ancient Greek. The name has been popular in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with historical figures, including military leaders and royalty. It has been widely used in literature and culture, symbolizing strength and protection.

Trend Summary

Alejandro has maintained consistent popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alejo
  • Alex

International Variants

  • Alessandro (Italian)
  • Aleksander (Polish)
  • Alexandre (French)
  • Aleksandr (Russian)

Famous people named Alejandro

Alejandro González Iñárritu is a Mexican film director known for his work on films such as 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant'.

Alejandro Sanz is a Spanish singer-songwriter recognized for his contributions to Latin pop music.

Alejandro Jodorowsky is a Chilean-French filmmaker and author known for his avant-garde films and graphic novels.

Alejandro Escovedo is an American musician celebrated for his blend of rock, punk, and Americana.

Fictional characters named Alejandro

Alejandro is a character in the video game series 'Call of Duty', known for his role in the storyline.

Alejandro is a character in the animated film 'The Book of Life', representing a key figure in the narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alejandro was first seen in the United States in 1885. Alejandro has ranked as high as #152 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Alejandro has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alejandro (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 462
24%
CA 409
22%
FL 187
10%
AZ 100
5%
NY 70
4%
IL 56
3%
WA 45
2%
NC 44
2%
GA 36
2%
VA 36
2%
NV 33
2%
TN 29
2%
IN 29
2%
MA 24
1%
OH 24
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18855
18875
18905
18985
19006
19015
19026
19038
19048
19057
19077
19088
190911
19107
19129
191314
191423
191524
191631
191742
191837
191941
192067
192170
192263
192370
192458
192587
192667
192788
192879
192983
1930102
193189
193283
193381
193478
193581
193662
193774
193861
193964
194085
194172
194260
194369
194494
194586
1946105
1947116
1948134
1949117
1950117
1951149
1952175
1953152
1954161
1955154
1956178
1957211
1958205
1959211
1960201
1961247
1962247
1963262
1964300
1965282
1966313
1967310
1968421
1969516
1970587
1971681
1972702
1973763
1974870
19751,024
19761,076
19771,082
19781,108
19791,241
19801,303
19811,489
19821,499
19831,334
19841,320
19851,459
19861,633
19871,586
19881,608
19892,085
19902,643
19912,787
19923,176
19933,535
19943,468
19953,530
19963,676
19973,998
19984,044
19994,319
20004,510
20014,557
20024,356
20034,317
20044,451
20054,481
20064,551
20074,281
20084,168
20093,443
20103,712
20113,091
20122,729
20132,469
20142,602
20152,316
20162,208
20172,032
20181,900
20191,971
20201,792
20211,843
20221,964
20231,835
20241,992