Alexandria

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Defender of Man

Background: The name Alexandria originates from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of man.' This name was later adopted into Latin, retaining the same meaning and concept.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#362
Total births
104,116
Most popular decade
1990s (132,546 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-253 ranks)
Years in Top 100
12
First recorded year
1902

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1905
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,233
Peak year
1989
Peak year births
26
Peak rank
#2,468
Most recent year
2006
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,053

Female

First year
1902
First year births
6
First year rank
#1,594
Peak year
1993
Peak year births
5,027
Peak rank
#69
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
675
Recent rank
#463

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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