Find out how popular the first name Lysander has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lysander by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Lysander is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 29 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Lysander.

The history of the first name Lysander

The name Lysander has its roots in ancient Greek language and culture, originating around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek words "lysis" meaning "release" or "deliverance," and "aner" meaning "man." The name can be interpreted to mean "he who releases men" or "liberator."

One of the earliest and most famous historical references to the name Lysander is the Spartan military leader and statesman, Lysander, who lived from around 435 BCE to 395 BCE. He played a crucial role in the Peloponnesian War, leading Sparta to victory over Athens in 404 BCE. His military achievements and political influence made him a prominent figure in ancient Greek history.

Another notable bearer of the name was Lysander, a Greek grammarian from the 2nd century BCE, known for his work on the Iliad and Odyssey. He was a scholar at the Library of Alexandria and contributed to the preservation and study of Homeric texts.

In the 16th century, the name Lysander was revived during the Renaissance period, possibly inspired by the ancient Greek figures. One of the earliest recorded instances was Lysander Studley, an English translator and writer, who lived from around 1550 to 1628.

In the 19th century, the name gained popularity as a literary name, appearing in works such as "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare and "The Caxtons" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. This likely contributed to its resurgence in usage during that period.

Some other notable individuals with the name Lysander throughout history include Lysander Spooner (1808-1887), an American political philosopher and abolitionist; Lysander Hill (1834-1889), an American politician and lawyer; and Lysander Salmon Richards (1817-1892), a Mormon leader and member of the Council of Fifty in the early Latter Day Saint movement.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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