Alexandra Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alexandra is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alexandra?
Alexandra is spelled A-L-E-X-A-N-D-R-A. The name has 9 letters.
Alexandra at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Alexandra means “defender of mankind” or “protector of men.”
- Origin
- Alexandra is commonly associated with Greek origins, derived from the Greek name Alexandros.
- Pronunciation
- al-ig-ZAN-druh · 4 syllables
Alexandra Popularity in 2025
Rank#237
Recorded Births1,314
- Girls usage fell 16 places to #237 and recorded 76 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 Alexandra Mean?
Alexandra means “defender of mankind” or “protector of men.”
Origin: Alexandra is commonly associated with Greek origins, derived from the Greek name Alexandros.
How Do You Pronounce Alexandra?
Pronunciational-ig-ZAN-druh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Alexandra?
- History
- The name Alexandra has been used in various forms throughout European history.
Alexandra 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 | Girls | 1,314 | #237 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,390 | #221 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,473 | #204 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,552 | #190 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,726 | #169 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5 | #12,146 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,966 | #138 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,133 | #130 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,410 | #125 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,607 | #120 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,855 | #110 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,007 | #100 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,316 | #92 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,509 | #82 |
| 2013 | Boys | 8 | #8,789 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,483 | #76 |
| 2011 | Girls | 3,630 | #76 |
| 2010 | Girls | 4,021 | #64 |
| 2010 | Boys | 11 | #7,087 |
| 2009 | Girls | 4,166 | #69 |
| 2009 | Boys | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2008 | Girls | 4,612 | #61 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
When Was Alexandra 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.
1993 · Girls
10,683 recorded births
National rank #28
1994 · Girls
10,226 recorded births
National rank #28
1992 · Girls
10,221 recorded births
National rank #29
1995 · Girls
10,160 recorded births
National rank #26
Where Alexandra 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #93 | 8 |
| RI | #103 | 8 |
| NY | #126 | 124 |
| NH | #149 | 8 |
| MD | #156 | 31 |
| CA | #158 | 195 |
| MA | #164 | 34 |
| FL | #167 | 104 |