Alexander is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1846 in 1997 with 80 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 115 births ranking #1685. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 13.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 21,758 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.