Alandra
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "protector of mankind".
Name Census estimates that about 917 living Americans carry the first name Alandra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alandra today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alandra births was 1995 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alandra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
917
~ 1 in 373,778 Americans
Peak year
1995
50 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,394
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Alandra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alandra from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 323 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alandra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alandra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alandras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Alandra, while Florida, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alandra
The name Alandra has its origins in the ancient Greek language, with roots dating back to the Hellenistic period of the 3rd century BCE. It is derived from the Greek words "aléxandros," meaning "defender of men," and "andros," meaning "man." The name was likely a variation of the more common name Alexander, which gained popularity due to the legendary Macedonian king Alexander the Great.
In ancient Greek mythology, Alandra was the name of a beautiful nymph associated with the natural world and the changing of seasons. She was believed to be a companion of the goddess Artemis, the protector of the hunt and the wilderness. This mythological connection may have contributed to the name's enduring appeal and association with nature's beauty.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alandra can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek poet Callimachus, who lived around 305-240 BCE. In his work "Hymns," he mentioned a character named Alandra, though little is known about her significance or role.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Alandra. In the 2nd century CE, Alandra of Tralles was a renowned Greek philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry and the concept of parallel lines.
During the Byzantine era, Alandra Comnena (1083-1150) was a princess and historian who wrote the influential work "The Alexiad," which chronicled the life and reign of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos.
In the 16th century, Alandra de' Medici (1510-1555) was a member of the influential Medici family in Florence, Italy. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists and writers.
In the 19th century, Alandra von Humboldt (1819-1892) was a German explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of geography, geology, and botany through her extensive travels and writings.
More recently, Alandra Delhomme (1930-2008) was a French actress and author who gained recognition for her roles in various films and television shows, as well as her literary works exploring themes of love and relationships.
While the name Alandra has roots in ancient Greek culture and mythology, its enduring appeal and use throughout history across various regions and cultures have made it a timeless and versatile name with a rich tapestry of meanings and associations.
People
Alandra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alandra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alandra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alandra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 917 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alandra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 373,778 US residents.
Is Alandra a common name?
We classify Alandra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 946 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alandra most popular?
The single biggest year for Alandra was 1995, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alandra is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alandra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alandra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.