Alexander is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1657 in 1996 with 92 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 115 births ranking #1685. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 19,054 girls born was named Alexander. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Alexander is a major classical name meaning "defender of men". It has strength, history, and remarkable international reach, which is why it has stayed popular for so long.
The name was made famous by Alexander the Great and spread widely throughout Europe and beyond. It later became a royal, saintly, and literary staple in many languages.