Alesandra
Defender of mankind, from the Greek words "alexo" and "andros".
Name Census estimates that about 864 living Americans carry the first name Alesandra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alesandra today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alesandra births was 2008 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alesandra. 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
864
~ 1 in 396,706 Americans
Peak year
2008
41 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,508
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Alesandra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alesandra 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 320 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
Alesandra 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 Alesandra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alesandras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Alesandra, while New York, New Jersey, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 47 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alesandra
The name Alesandra is derived from the Greek name Alexandra, which means "defender of men" or "protector of mankind." It is a feminine form of the male name Alexander.
The name has its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the 4th century BC. It is believed to have been derived from the Greek words "alexo," meaning "to defend," and "andros," meaning "man."
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Alexandra can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who mentioned a woman by that name in his work "Parallel Lives." The name was also popular among the royal families of ancient Greece and Macedonia.
In the Middle Ages, the name Alesandra gained popularity in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. It was often used as a variant spelling of the name Alexandra.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Alesandra. One of the most famous was Alesandra Giliani (1307-1326), an Italian noblewoman and poet known for her contributions to the Italian literary tradition.
Another notable Alesandra was Alesandra Strozzi (1408-1471), an Italian Renaissance painter and one of the few female artists of her time to gain recognition for her work.
In the 16th century, Alesandra Bassano (1558-1623) was an Italian painter and the first woman to become a member of the Venetian painters' guild.
During the 19th century, Alesandra Banti (1784-1857) was an Italian operatic soprano who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters in Europe, including La Scala in Milan.
More recently, Alesandra Ferri (born 1963) is an Italian prima ballerina who has been celebrated for her performances with the American Ballet Theatre and the Royal Ballet in London.
People
Alesandra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alesandra 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
Alesandra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alesandra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 864 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alesandra 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 396,706 US residents.
Is Alesandra a common name?
We classify Alesandra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 887 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alesandra most popular?
The single biggest year for Alesandra was 2008, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alesandra is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alesandra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alesandra 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.