Aleksandar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Defender of men.
Meaning of the Name Aleksandar
Aleksandar is a masculine given name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means 'defender of men'. The name has a rich history and has been used by various rulers and leaders throughout the centuries. It is a popular name in Eastern Europe, particularly in countries such as Serbia, Macedonia, and Bulgaria.
Popularity of the Name Aleksandar
The popularity for the name Aleksandar peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 56 births, which ranked number 5,063 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Aleksandar had the most male births in 2005 with 56, which ranked number 2,163 out of 13,368 male names. The number of births for the name Aleksandar has declined sharply over the last ten years from 48 births to 28 births, a decline of -41.67%. Among males, Aleksandar has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 48 births to 28 births, a decline of -41.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aleksandar
- 20 Year Trend of Aleksandar: -30.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Aleksandar: -41.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Aleksandar: -41.67%
Popularity of Aleksandar by State
For males, Aleksandar was most popular in Midwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in IL, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Aleksandar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 7 | 1044 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Aleksandar
- Total Births of Aleksandar: 27 (-5.25%)
- Male Births of Aleksandar: 27 (-5.25%)
Given the downward trend of Aleksandar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.25% decrease in total births, for a total of 27 births in 2024. Male births for Aleksandar have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 27 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.25%.