Alexandros Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Defender of man
Meaning of the Name Alexandros
The name Alexandros is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which is composed of the elements alexo, meaning 'to defend', and aner, meaning 'man'. It is often associated with Alexander the Great, the famous conqueror and king of Macedonia. Alexandros has roots in ancient Greece and is widely used in Greek-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Alexandros
The popularity for the name Alexandros peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 60 births, which ranked number 5,175 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Alexandros had the most male births in 2007 with 60, which ranked number 2,213 out of 14,393 male names. The number of births for the name Alexandros has declined sharply over the last ten years from 43 births to 29 births, a decline of -32.56%. Among males, Alexandros has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 43 births to 29 births, a decline of -32.56%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alexandros
- 20 Year Trend of Alexandros: -6.45%
- 10 Year Trend of Alexandros: -32.56%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Alexandros: -32.56%
Popularity of Alexandros by State
For males, Alexandros was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Alexandros. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Alexandros
- Total Births of Alexandros: 28 (-3.86%)
- Male Births of Alexandros: 28 (-3.86%)
Given the downward trend of Alexandros over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.86% decrease in total births, for a total of 28 births in 2024. Male births for Alexandros have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 28 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.86%.