Girl
Alexandra
defender of mankind
About Alexandra
Alexandra represents classical naming at its finest—a name with centuries of history that somehow never feels antiquated. The full four syllables provide weight and formality when circumstances call for it, while numerous nickname options offer flexibility for everyday use. This name has adorned royalty, leaders, and remarkable women throughout history, creating a legacy of strength and capability. Alexandra commands attention in the best possible way, suggesting someone who takes themselves seriously while remaining approachable. The name works across virtually every cultural and linguistic boundary, recognized and respected internationally. Its length might seem imposing initially, but it quickly becomes a source of pride for those who bear it. Alexandra offers parents the security of a well-established name without the concern of it feeling overused or common. The various shortened forms—Alex, Alexa, Sandra, Allie—provide personality options as a child discovers her identity. For families seeking a name with gravitas, historical significance, and enduring appeal, Alexandra delivers comprehensively.
Popularity of the Name Alexandra
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | #945 | ||||
| 1934 | #993 | ||||
| 1936 | #942 | ||||
| 1938 | #866 | ||||
| 1939 | #857 | ||||
| 1940 | #894 | ||||
| 1941 | #894 | ||||
| 1942 | #679 | ||||
| 1943 | #681 | ||||
| 1944 | #681 | ||||
| 1945 | #692 | ||||
| 1946 | #698 | ||||
| 1947 | #696 | ||||
| 1948 | #752 | ||||
| 1949 | #683 | #229 | |||
| 1950 | #802 | ||||
| 1951 | #752 | ||||
| 1952 | #699 | #237 | |||
| 1953 | #759 | #204 | |||
| 1954 | #713 | ||||
| 1955 | #753 | #248 | |||
| 1956 | #735 | #216 | |||
| 1957 | #753 | #209 | |||
| 1958 | #760 | #308 | |||
| 1959 | #719 | #264 | |||
| 1960 | #715 | #305 | |||
| 1961 | #708 | #252 | |||
| 1962 | #705 | #240 | |||
| 1963 | #658 | #244 | |||
| 1964 | #573 | #180 | #222 | ||
| 1965 | #542 | #190 | #227 | ||
| 1966 | #531 | #214 | #288 | ||
| 1967 | #483 | #235 | #228 | ||
| 1968 | #408 | #304 | #222 | ||
| 1969 | #405 | #222 | #304 | ||
| 1970 | #380 | #280 | #308 | ||
| 1971 | #389 | #228 | #259 | ||
| 1972 | #354 | #196 | #232 | ||
| 1973 | #330 | #189 | #271 | ||
| 1974 | #319 | #257 | #271 | ||
| 1975 | #314 | #214 | #274 | ||
| 1976 | #324 | #173 | #263 | ||
| 1977 | #317 | #172 | #283 | ||
| 1978 | #302 | #167 | #282 | ||
| 1979 | #290 | #146 | #469 | ||
| 1980 | #284 | #142 | #371 | ||
| 1981 | #220 | #126 | #313 | ||
| 1982 | #180 | #131 | #286 | ||
| 1983 | #163 | #122 | #315 | ||
| 1984 | #96 | #111 | #281 | ||
| 1985 | #92 | #72 | #308 | ||
| 1986 | #72 | #70 | #389 | ||
| 1987 | #59 | #55 | #310 | ||
| 1988 | #49 | #49 | #222 | ||
| 1989 | #43 | #47 | #200 | ||
| 1990 | #37 | #26 | #203 | ||
| 1991 | #36 | #37 | #147 | #10 | |
| 1992 | #29 | #28 | #159 | #7 | |
| 1993 | #28 | #26 | #172 | #6 | |
| 1994 | #28 | #28 | #131 | #5 | |
| 1995 | #26 | #32 | #128 | #5 | |
| 1996 | #26 | #42 | #98 | #5 | |
| 1997 | #30 | #45 | #30 | #132 | #6 |
| 1998 | #27 | #45 | #41 | #67 | #8 |
| 1999 | #32 | #51 | #42 | #91 | #10 |
| 2000 | #36 | #47 | #36 | #87 | #13 |
| 2001 | #38 | #52 | #29 | #68 | #14 |
| 2002 | #38 | #59 | #50 | #78 | #21 |
| 2003 | #38 | #68 | #52 | #88 | #24 |
| 2004 | #37 | #72 | #43 | #68 | #20 |
| 2005 | #37 | #86 | #43 | #81 | #25 |
| 2006 | #40 | #89 | #55 | #79 | #32 |
| 2007 | #49 | #95 | #84 | #67 | #37 |
| 2008 | #61 | #91 | #85 | #92 | #43 |
| 2009 | #69 | #87 | #83 | #78 | #45 |
| 2010 | #64 | #95 | #106 | #89 | #44 |
| 2011 | #76 | #105 | #85 | #97 | #55 |
| 2012 | #76 | #111 | #98 | #105 | #49 |
| 2013 | #82 | #100 | #82 | #90 | #65 |
| 2014 | #92 | #107 | #84 | #83 | #69 |
| 2015 | #100 | #115 | #115 | #78 | #70 |
| 2016 | #110 | #114 | #116 | #92 | #83 |
| 2017 | #120 | #115 | #112 | #111 | #87 |
| 2018 | #125 | #115 | #120 | #115 | #95 |
| 2019 | #130 | #120 | #154 | #88 | #99 |
| 2020 | #138 | #141 | #185 | #109 | #117 |
| 2021 | #169 | #170 | #129 | #108 | #146 |
| 2022 | #190 | #178 | #166 | #118 | #197 |
| 2023 | #204 | #198 | #237 | #150 | #199 |
| 2024 | #221 | #208 | #164 | #145 | #215 |
| 2025 | #237 | #230 | #145 | #141 | #232 |
| 1901 | #144 | ||||
| 1902 | #88 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Alexandra
- Alessandra
- Aleksandra
- Alejandra
- Alexandrine
- Alexandrina
Names Similar to Alexandra
Nicknames for Alexandra
- Alex
- Lexi
- Ali
- Sandra
- Xandra
Famous People Named Alexandra
| Alexandra Daddario | American actress |
| Alexandra Feodorovna | Last Empress of Russia |
| Alexandra Roach | Welsh actress |
| Alexandra Shipp | American actress |
| Alexandra Burke | British singer |
| Alexandra Kollontai | Russian revolutionary and diplomat |
| Alexandra Paul | American actress and environmental activist |
| Alexandra Scott | Founder of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation |
| Alexandra Stan | Romanian singer |
| Alexandra Tolstoy | British TV presenter and writer |
| Alexandra Bastedo | British actress and animal rights activist |
| Alexandra Hedison | American photographer and actress |
| Alexandra Kosteniuk | Russian chess grandmaster |
| Alexandra Adornetto | Australian author |
| Alexandra Wentworth | American actress and comedian |
| Alexandra Chong | Jamaican-British entrepreneur and founder of Lulu |
| Alexandra Nechita | Romanian-American artist |
| Alexandra Fuller | British-born author |
| Alexandra Pauline "Sasha" Cohen | American figure skater |
| Alexandra Lamy | French actress |
Characters Named Alexandra
| Alexandra "Alex" Danvers | Character from the TV series "Supergirl" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Vause | Character from the TV series "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Alexandra "Lexie" Grey | Character from the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Forrest | Character from the film "Fatal Attraction" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Parrish | Character from the TV series "Quantico" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Dunphy | Character from the TV series "Modern Family" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Munday | Character from the film "Charlie's Angels" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Owens | Character from the film "Flashdance" |
| Alexandra "Alex" DeLarge | Character from the film "A Clockwork Orange" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Romero | Character from the TV series "Bates Motel" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Russo | Character from the film "The Blue Lagoon" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Levy | Character from the TV series "The Morning Show" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Cahill | Character from the TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Hargreaves | Character from the book series "The Mysterious Benedict Society" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Katsopolis | Character from the TV series "Full House" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Dupré | Character from the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Barnes | Character from the film "National Lampoon's Vacation" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Cabot | Character from the TV series "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" |
| Alexandra "Alex" Mack | Character from the TV series "The Secret World of Alex Mack" |