Declining since 1993.
Popularity of Alejandrina since 1920
Babies named Alejandrina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 120 |
| 1970s | 241 |
| 1980s | 280 |
| 1990s | 346 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Alejandrina is a distinctly Spanish feminine name, the elaborative counterpart to the more common Alejandra. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1920 but remained rare, reaching its peak year in 1992. Since 1993 it has been on a falling trajectory. The name is traditionally given to girls and carries a gentle yet strong meaning inherited from Alexander: defender of mankind. Its lyrical cadence fits well within Spanish naming traditions, and it offers accessible nicknames like Ale and Dri. Though rarely used today, it provides a more ornate alternative to Alejandra, appealing to families seeking a name with cultural depth and melodic sound.
Alejandrina is the Spanish feminine form of Alejandro, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men' (from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'). The name entered Spanish through the Latin Alexander and developed a distinct feminine variant. Alejandro has been widely used in the Spanish-speaking world since the Middle Ages, with the feminine Alejandra and the diminutive-like Alejandrina emerging as given names in their own right.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ale, Andra, Dri, Jana
Variants: Alexandrina
Sibling names for Alejandrina
Names that share Alejandrina's style, for a brother or sister.
