Alexzandyr
Protector of mankind; Greek variant of the name Alexander.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Alexzandyr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alexzandyr today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alexzandyr births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alexzandyr. 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 Alexzandyr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,435
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Alexzandyr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Alexzandyr 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 Alexzandyr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Alexzandyr
The name Alexzandyr is a variant spelling of the classic name Alexander, which has its origins in ancient Greek. The name is derived from the Greek words "alexein," meaning "to defend," and "andros," meaning "man." This combination suggests a meaning of "defender of men" or "protector of men."
The name Alexander has a rich history dating back to the 4th century BC, when it was borne by one of the most renowned figures in antiquity, Alexander the Great. Born in 356 BC in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia, Alexander the Great went on to become a legendary military commander and ruler, conquering vast swaths of territory from Greece to India.
In addition to Alexander the Great, the name has been held by several other notable historical figures. One of the earliest recorded examples is Alexander Severus, a Roman emperor who ruled from 222 to 235 AD. Another notable bearer of the name was Alexander Nevsky, a prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Vladimir, who lived from 1220 to 1263 and is revered as a national hero in Russia for his military victories over the Swedes and the Teutonic Knights.
During the Middle Ages, the name Alexander gained popularity across Europe, with many rulers and noblemen bearing the name. One such figure was Alexander III of Scotland, who reigned from 1249 to 1286 and is remembered for his efforts to secure Scottish independence from England. Another notable Alexander was Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, a renowned military commander in the 16th century who played a crucial role in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule.
The name has also been borne by several notable figures in more recent history. One example is Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the first Secretary of the Treasury, who lived from 1755 to 1804. Another is Alexander Graham Bell, the Scottish-born inventor credited with patenting the first practical telephone in 1876.
While the variant spelling Alexzandyr is relatively uncommon, it serves as a unique and distinctive twist on the classic name Alexander, retaining its rich historical significance and connotations of strength, leadership, and protection.
People
Alexzandyr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alexzandyr 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
Alexzandyr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alexzandyr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alexzandyr 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 Alexzandyr a common name?
We classify Alexzandyr 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 Alexzandyr most popular?
The single biggest year for Alexzandyr was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alexzandyr is about 19 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 Alexzandyr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alexzandyr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alexzandyr 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 Alexzandyr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alexzandyr 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 Alexzandyr 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 Americans are named Alexzandyr?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.