Aleksandrs
Variant of Alexander, a masculine name of Greek origin meaning "defender of men".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Aleksandrs. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aleksandrs today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aleksandrs births was 1988 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aleksandrs. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aleksandrs with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aleksandrs. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1988
5 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#7,303
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Aleksandrs: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleksandrs 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 Aleksandrs during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aleksandrs
The name Aleksandrs has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "alexandros," which means "defender of men" or "protector of men." The name is a compound of the Greek words "alexo," meaning "to defend" or "to protect," and "andros," meaning "man."
The oldest recorded use of the name Aleksandrs can be traced back to the 4th century BC, when it was borne by Alexander the Great, the renowned Macedonian king and military commander. Alexander the Great, who lived from 356 BC to 323 BC, was one of the most successful military leaders in ancient history, conquering vast territories and establishing one of the largest empires of the ancient world.
Throughout history, the name Aleksandrs has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most famous was Alexander Nevsky, a prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Vladimir, who lived from 1220 to 1263. He is revered as a national hero in Russia for his military victories against the Swedes and the Teutonic Knights.
Another prominent figure with the name Aleksandrs was Alexander Pushkin, the renowned Russian poet and playwright, who lived from 1799 to 1837. Pushkin is considered the founder of modern Russian literature and is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the Russian language.
In the realm of science, Aleksandrs was the name of Alexander Graham Bell, the Scottish-born inventor and scientist who lived from 1847 to 1922. Bell is best known for his groundbreaking work in the field of telecommunications, including the invention of the telephone.
Aleksandrs was also the name of Alexander Fleming, the Scottish bacteriologist and Nobel Prize winner, who lived from 1881 to 1955. Fleming is celebrated for his discovery of penicillin, which revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections and saved countless lives.
Despite its ancient Greek origins, the name Aleksandrs has been adopted and used across various cultures and languages, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. It has been a popular name throughout history, borne by numerous influential figures in various fields, including military leaders, writers, scientists, and inventors.
People
Aleksandrs + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aleksandrs 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
Aleksandrs: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aleksandrs?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aleksandrs 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Aleksandrs a common name?
We classify Aleksandrs as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aleksandrs most popular?
The single biggest year for Aleksandrs was 1988, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aleksandrs is about 37 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 Aleksandrs in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aleksandrs a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aleksandrs 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 Aleksandrs still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aleksandrs 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 Aleksandrs 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 Aleksandrs?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.