Alsexander
Defender of man, derived from the Greek words "aléxo" (to defend) and "ánthrōpos" (man).
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Alsexander. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alsexander today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alsexander births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alsexander. 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 Alsexander. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,485
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Alsexander: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Alsexander 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 Alsexander during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Alsexanders live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alsexander
The name Alsexander is a unique variation of the more common name Alexander, which has its roots in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "Alexandros," which means "defender of men" or "protector of men." The name has its origins in ancient Greece, where it was popular among noble and royal families.
The earliest recorded use of the name Alexander dates back to the 4th century BCE, when it was borne by Alexander the Great, the legendary Macedonian king and military commander. Alexander the Great, who lived from 356 BCE to 323 BCE, was one of the most successful military leaders in history, conquering vast territories and spreading Greek culture throughout the ancient world.
In the Christian tradition, the name Alsexander has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest was Alexander of Byzantium, a 6th-century Byzantine theologian and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Aristotelian philosophy.
During the Middle Ages, the name Alsexander appeared in various literary works, including the medieval romance "Alexander's Romance," a fictionalized account of the life and adventures of Alexander the Great. This work helped to popularize the name across Europe.
Another famous bearer of the name was Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century Russian prince and military leader who led the defense against Swedish and German invaders. He was canonized as a saint in the Russian Orthodox Church and is celebrated as a national hero in Russia.
In more recent history, Alsexander has been the name of several notable individuals, including Alexander Pushkin, the renowned Russian poet and playwright who lived from 1799 to 1837. His works, such as the novel "Eugene Onegin," are considered masterpieces of Russian literature.
Alexander Graham Bell, the Scottish-born inventor and scientist who lived from 1847 to 1922, is perhaps one of the most famous bearers of the name. He is best known for his invention of the telephone, which revolutionized communication and laid the foundation for modern telecommunications.
While the name Alsexander is relatively rare, it carries a rich history and cultural significance, evoking associations with ancient Greek heritage, military prowess, literary achievements, and scientific innovation.
People
Alsexander + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alsexander 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
Alsexander: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alsexander?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alsexander 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 Alsexander a common name?
We classify Alsexander 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 Alsexander most popular?
The single biggest year for Alsexander was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alsexander is about 33 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 Alsexander in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alsexander a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alsexander 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 Alsexander still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alsexander 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 Alsexander 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 share the name Alsexander?
Want to know how many people have the name Alsexander? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.