Alexandria Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Alexandria means 'defender of man'.
Meaning of the Name Alexandria
Alexandria is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means 'defender of man'. It originates from the ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt, which was founded by Alexander the Great. The name carries a sense of strength, power, and protection. Alexandria has been used as a given name for centuries, and it symbolizes the noble qualities associated with Alexander the Great.
Popularity of the Name Alexandria
The popularity for the name Alexandria peaked in popularity in the year 1993 with 5,027 births, which ranked number 143 out of 23,762 unique names for that year. Alexandria had the most female births in 1993 with 5,027, which ranked number 69 out of 15,799 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 26, which ranked number 2,468 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Alexandria has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,521 births to 766 births, a decline of -49.64%. Among females, Alexandria has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,521 births to 766 births, a decline of -49.64%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alexandria
- 20 Year Trend of Alexandria: -75.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Alexandria: -49.64%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Alexandria: -49.64%
Popularity of Alexandria by State
Among females, Alexandria was most popular in Southeastern states with 224 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 92 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Alexandria. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 115 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 285 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 423 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 245 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 92 | 379 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 406 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 401 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 303 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 398 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 336 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 288 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 294 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 725 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 265 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 406 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 318 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 298 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 634 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 181 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 364 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 680 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 432 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 386 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 460 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 391 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 339 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 416 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 77 | 447 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 681 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 447 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 449 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 430 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Alexandria
- Total Births of Alexandria: 715 (-6.63%)
- Female Births of Alexandria: 715 (-6.63%)
Given the downward trend of Alexandria over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.63% decrease in total births, for a total of 715 births in 2024. For Females, births for Alexandria have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 715 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.63%.