Alejandro Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alejandro is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alejandro?
Alejandro is spelled A-L-E-J-A-N-D-R-O. The name has 9 letters.
Alejandro at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander, meaning “defender of men” or “protector.”
- Origin
- Alejandro is commonly associated with Spanish-speaking cultures and derives from the Greek name Alexandros.
- Pronunciation
- ah-leh-HAHN-dro · 4 syllables
Alejandro Popularity in 2025
Rank#195
Recorded Births1,842
- Boys usage fell 9 places to #195 and recorded 151 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alejandro Mean?
Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander, meaning “defender of men” or “protector.”
Origin: Alejandro is commonly associated with Spanish-speaking cultures and derives from the Greek name Alexandros.
How Do You Pronounce Alejandro?
Pronunciationah-leh-HAHN-dro
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Alejandro?
- History
- The use of Alejandro as a given name in Spanish-speaking regions is linked to the influence of the name Alexander through Christian and classical traditions.
Alejandro Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,842 | #195 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,993 | #186 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,837 | #200 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,966 | #194 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,844 | #206 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,792 | #212 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,972 | #201 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,902 | #208 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,032 | #195 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,208 | #181 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,316 | #180 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,602 | #158 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,469 | #165 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,729 | #148 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 3,091 | #130 |
| 2010 | Girls | 8 | #12,276 |
| 2010 | Boys | 3,712 | #103 |
| 2009 | Girls | 6 | #15,242 |
| 2009 | Boys | 3,444 | #121 |
| 2008 | Girls | 8 | #12,579 |
| 2008 | Boys | 4,168 | #105 |
When Was Alejandro Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2001 · Boys
4,557 recorded births
National rank #88
2006 · Boys
4,551 recorded births
National rank #96
2000 · Boys
4,511 recorded births
National rank #89
2005 · Boys
4,482 recorded births
National rank #97
Where Alejandro Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #74 | 23 |
| AZ | #79 | 98 |
| TX | #84 | 471 |
| CA | #111 | 361 |
| NV | #134 | 23 |
| FL | #141 | 154 |
| CO | #181 | 38 |
| IL | #191 | 61 |