Alexander is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6024 in 2018 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 115 births ranking #1685. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 78.3%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 85,021 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.