Aleksandr Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Aleksandr means 'defender of men'.
Meaning of the Name Aleksandr
Aleksandr is a variant of the name Alexander, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros meaning 'defender of men'. The name is composed of the elements 'alex', meaning 'to defend' or 'to protect', and 'andros', meaning 'man'. It has roots in Greek mythology and was popularized by Alexander the Great. Aleksandr is a popular name in Eastern European countries and Russia.
Popularity of the Name Aleksandr
The popularity for the name Aleksandr peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 72 births, which ranked number 4,488 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Aleksandr had the most male births in 2016 with 72, which ranked number 1,989 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Aleksandr has declined sharply over the last ten years from 50 births to 39 births, a decline of -22.00%. Among males, Aleksandr has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 50 births to 39 births, a decline of -22.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aleksandr
- 20 Year Trend of Aleksandr: 34.48%
- 10 Year Trend of Aleksandr: -22.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Aleksandr: -22.00%
Popularity of Aleksandr by State
For males, Aleksandr was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Aleksandr. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Aleksandr
- Total Births of Aleksandr: 38 (-2.45%)
- Male Births of Aleksandr: 38 (-2.45%)
Given the downward trend of Aleksandr over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.45% decrease in total births, for a total of 38 births in 2024. Male births for Aleksandr have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 38 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.45%.