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).