Alessandro Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alessandro is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alessandro?
Alessandro is spelled A-L-E-S-S-A-N-D-R-O. The name has 10 letters.
Alessandro at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Alessandro is the Italian form of Alexander, meaning “defender of men” from the Greek roots “alexein” (to defend) and “aner” (man).
- Origin
- Alessandro is the Italian equivalent of Alexander and is associated with Italian language and culture.
- Pronunciation
- ah-less-SAHN-droh · 4 syllables
Alessandro Popularity in 2025
Rank#497
Recorded Births608
- Boys usage rose 57 places to #497 and recorded 69 more 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 Alessandro Mean?
Alessandro is the Italian form of Alexander, meaning “defender of men” from the Greek roots “alexein” (to defend) and “aner” (man).
Origin: Alessandro is the Italian equivalent of Alexander and is associated with Italian language and culture.
How Do You Pronounce Alessandro?
Pronunciationah-less-SAHN-droh
Syllables4
Alessandro Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 608 | #497 |
| 2024 | Boys | 539 | #554 |
| 2023 | Boys | 555 | #533 |
| 2022 | Boys | 547 | #541 |
| 2021 | Boys | 455 | #610 |
| 2020 | Boys | 429 | #625 |
| 2019 | Boys | 449 | #608 |
| 2018 | Boys | 454 | #603 |
| 2017 | Boys | 401 | #646 |
| 2016 | Boys | 368 | #681 |
| 2015 | Boys | 370 | #683 |
| 2014 | Boys | 422 | #626 |
| 2013 | Boys | 389 | #634 |
| 2012 | Boys | 342 | #692 |
| 2011 | Boys | 364 | #642 |
| 2010 | Boys | 351 | #677 |
| 2009 | Boys | 379 | #654 |
| 2008 | Boys | 396 | #623 |
| 2007 | Boys | 326 | #710 |
| 2006 | Boys | 385 | #616 |
| 2005 | Boys | 315 | #669 |
| 2004 | Boys | 299 | #676 |
| 2003 | Boys | 263 | #710 |
| 2002 | Boys | 248 | #714 |
When Was Alessandro 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.
2025 · Boys
608 recorded births
National rank #497
2023 · Boys
555 recorded births
National rank #533
2022 · Boys
547 recorded births
National rank #541
2024 · Boys
539 recorded births
National rank #554
Where Alessandro 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #187 | 16 |
| CA | #268 | 138 |
| FL | #290 | 66 |
| TX | #316 | 117 |
| CO | #329 | 19 |
| IL | #363 | 29 |
| NJ | #412 | 19 |
| AZ | #444 | 16 |