Aleksandre
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "defender of men".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Aleksandre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aleksandre today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aleksandre births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aleksandre. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aleksandre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,868
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Aleksandre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aleksandre from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleksandre 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 Aleksandre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aleksandre
The name Aleksandre has its origins in the Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek word "Alexandros," which means "defender of men." The name dates back to ancient times and was popular among the Greek nobility and ruling class.
One of the most famous historical figures associated with this name is Alexander the Great, the legendary Macedonian king who conquered vast territories in the ancient world. Alexander the Great, born in 356 BCE, is regarded as one of the greatest military strategists in history and his conquests had a profound impact on the spread of Greek culture and civilization.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Aleksandre Kazhdan, a prominent Byzantine historian who lived from 1922 to 1997. He was a leading scholar in the field of Byzantine studies and made significant contributions to the understanding of Byzantine history and culture.
Aleksandre Griboyedov, a Russian playwright and diplomat, was born in 1795 and died in 1829. He is best known for his satirical play "Woe from Wit," which is considered a masterpiece of Russian literature and a significant work in the development of the Russian theater.
Aleksandre Dumas, the famous French writer, was born in 1802 and died in 1870. He is renowned for his historical adventure novels, including "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo," which have been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other media.
Aleksandre Pushkin, often referred to as the father of modern Russian literature, was born in 1799 and died in 1837. He is celebrated for his poetry, plays, and novels, which played a pivotal role in shaping the Russian literary tradition and influencing generations of writers.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Aleksandre, reflecting its enduring popularity and significance across various cultures and time periods.
People
Aleksandre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aleksandre as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aleksandre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aleksandre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aleksandre 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Aleksandre a common name?
We classify Aleksandre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aleksandre most popular?
The single biggest year for Aleksandre was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aleksandre is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aleksandre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aleksandre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aleksandre in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Aleksandre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aleksandre in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aleksandre can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Aleksandre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.