Find out how popular the first name Alyssandra has been for the last 37 years (from 1988 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alyssandra by gender

Based on the last 37 years of data, Alyssandra is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 14 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Alyssandra.

The history of the first name Alyssandra

The name Alyssandra is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Alexandra, which itself is a compound of the Greek elements "alexo" meaning "to defend" and "andros" meaning "man" or "warrior." The name Alexandra was borne by several notable figures in ancient Greek history, including a Macedonian princess who lived in the 4th century BC.

The variant spelling Alyssandra emerged in the Middle Ages, likely as a result of the name's evolution through various European languages and dialects. One of the earliest recorded instances of this spelling can be found in medieval French texts from the 12th century, where it was used by noble families.

During the Renaissance period, the name Alyssandra became more widely used across Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. One notable bearer of this name was Alyssandra Strozzi (1408-1472), an Italian poet and scholar who was part of the influential Strozzi family of Florence.

In the 16th century, the name gained popularity in England, where it was often anglicized as Alexsandra or Alisandra. One of the earliest English bearers of this name was Alisandra Bacon (1528-1604), the daughter of Sir Nicholas Bacon and the wife of Sir Henry Neville.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Alyssandra was favored by aristocratic families across Europe. Some notable bearers from this period include Alyssandra de' Medici (1666-1722), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, and Alyssandra Mikhailovna Naryshkina (1698-1782), a Russian courtier and lady-in-waiting to Empress Elizabeth Petrovna.

In the 19th century, the name Alyssandra experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United States. One famous American bearer of this name was Alyssandra Lamont (1837-1923), a renowned actress and singer who performed on Broadway and in various theatrical productions.

As the 20th century dawned, the name Alyssandra continued to be used, though it remained relatively uncommon compared to its more popular variant, Alexandra. Some notable 20th-century bearers include Alyssandra Sokolov (1903-1987), a Russian-born American ballerina and dance instructor, and Alyssandra Cabot (1923-2003), an American author and socialite.

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