Alyxzander
A unique, invented name combining elements of Alexander and Alyssa.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Alyxzander. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alyxzander today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alyxzander births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alyxzander. 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 Alyxzander. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,200
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Alyxzander: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alyxzander from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alyxzander 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 Alyxzander 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 Alyxzander
The given name Alyxzander is a modern variation of the ancient Greek name Alexandros, which has its roots in the 4th century BC. The name is derived from the Greek words "alexo" meaning "to defend" and "andros" meaning "man". This name is closely associated with the legendary Macedonian king, Alexander the Great, who lived from 356 BC to 323 BC and conquered vast territories stretching from Greece to India.
The name Alexandros gained widespread popularity during the Hellenistic period, as Alexander the Great's military conquests and the subsequent spread of Greek culture influenced the naming traditions across the Mediterranean region. It was adopted by various cultures and underwent several variations in spelling and pronunciation, including the Latin form "Alexander".
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Alexandros can be found in the writings of ancient Greek historians and philosophers, such as Plutarch and Arrian, who documented the life and exploits of Alexander the Great. The name also appeared in various ancient Greek literary works, including plays and epic poems, further cementing its historical significance.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Alexandros or its variations. One of the most famous was Alexander Nevsky (1220-1263), a renowned Russian prince and military commander who led the defense against Swedish and German invasions. Another notable figure was Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837), a celebrated Russian poet and playwright considered the founder of modern Russian literature.
Other prominent individuals with this name include Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), the Scottish-born inventor of the telephone, and Alexander Fleming (1881-1955), the Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin. In ancient times, there was also Alexander the Polyhistor (105-35 BC), a Greek scholar and writer known for his extensive knowledge of various subjects.
The spelling variation "Alyxzander" is a modern adaptation that deviates from the traditional Greek and Latin forms. While it may be used as a creative or unique spelling, it does not have a direct historical or linguistic connection to the ancient origins of the name.
People
Alyxzander + last name combinations
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alyxzander: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alyxzander?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alyxzander 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Alyxzander a common name?
We classify Alyxzander as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alyxzander most popular?
The single biggest year for Alyxzander was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alyxzander is about 14 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 Alyxzander in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alyxzander a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alyxzander 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 Alyxzander still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alyxzander 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 Alyxzander 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 Alyxzander?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.