Allessandra
Feminine variation of the masculine name Alexander derived from Greek meaning "defender of men".
Name Census estimates that about 225 living Americans carry the first name Allessandra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Allessandra today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Allessandra births was 2008 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Allessandra. 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
225
~ 1 in 1,523,353 Americans
Peak year
2008
15 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2014 SSA rank
#10,172
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Allessandra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Allessandra from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 99 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Allessandra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allessandra 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 Allessandra 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 Allessandra
The name Allessandra has its origins in the Italian language and culture. It is a feminine form of the name Alessandro, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men."
The name Allessandra can be traced back to ancient times, and it was likely used in various regions of Italy during the Roman era. The earliest recorded use of the name is believed to be in the 4th century AD, when it appeared in some historical records of noble Italian families.
One of the earliest notable bearers of the name was Allessandra Giliani, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was known for her philanthropy and her support of the arts, and she was a patron of several Renaissance artists, including the famous painter Leonardo da Vinci.
Another notable Allessandra was Allessandra de' Medici, who lived in the 16th century. She was a member of the powerful Medici family, which ruled over Florence during the Renaissance period. Allessandra was known for her intelligence and her love of literature, and she was a patron of many writers and scholars.
In the 17th century, Allessandra Strozzi was a prominent Italian composer and singer. She was one of the first female composers to have her works published and performed, and she was highly regarded for her skill and talent.
During the 18th century, Allessandra Gherardini was an Italian noblewoman who is believed to have been the model for Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting the Mona Lisa. She was known for her beauty and her enigmatic smile, which inspired da Vinci's masterpiece.
In the 19th century, Allessandra Mussolini was the wife of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. She played a significant role in her husband's political career and was influential in the Italian fascist movement.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Allessandra. The name has remained a popular choice in Italy and other parts of the world, and it continues to be associated with strength, grace, and a rich cultural heritage.
People
Allessandra + last name combinations
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FAQ
Allessandra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Allessandra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 225 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Allessandra 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 1,523,353 US residents.
Is Allessandra a common name?
We classify Allessandra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 230 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Allessandra most popular?
The single biggest year for Allessandra was 2008, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Allessandra is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Allessandra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Allessandra 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.