Alexander is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1707 in 1999 with 96 recorded births. This places Alexander in the top 10% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 115 births ranking #1685. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 18,477 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.