Declining since 2000, #195 for boys today.
Popularity of Alejandro since 1885
Babies named Alejandro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 66 |
| 1910s | 228 |
| 1920s | 732 |
| 1930s | 775 |
| 1940s | 938 |
| 1950s | 1,713 |
| 1960s | 3,099 |
| 1970s | 9,134 |
| 1980s | 15,316 |
| 1990s | 35,178 |
| 2000s | 43,118 |
| 2010s | 25,033 |
| 2020s | 11,274 |
Meaning & origin
Alejandro has been a staple in Spanish-speaking communities for generations, first recorded in U.S. data in 1885. It reached its peak popularity in 2001, when it ranked much higher, and has since experienced a gradual decline, fitting the trajectory of a classic name that remains steadily in use. In 2025, it ranked 195th, with approximately 1 in 927 boys named Alejandro. The name is most prevalent in Southwestern states such as New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas, reflecting strong Hispanic cultural ties. Its enduring appeal lies in its heroic meaning and familiar sound, often shortened to Alex or Ale.
Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander, derived from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector of mankind'. The name has been used throughout the Spanish-speaking world for centuries, with historical royal and religious bearings.
Where Alejandro is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alejandro” around the world
Where Alejandro lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alex, Ale, Jandro
Sibling names for Alejandro
Names that share Alejandro's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Isabella, Valentina, Camila, Luna, Alicia, Daniela, Gabriela, Itzel, Ximena, Abril, Alejandra, Amairany, Araceli, Aracely, Carolina, Catalina, Estefania, Estefany, Flor, Graciela, Grecia, Jimena, Julieta, Leonor, Leticia, Lupita, Maira, Manuela, Mariela, Marisela, Martina, Mireya, Raquel, Rebeca, Rocio, Rosalinda, Sarahi, Yajaira, Yamile, Yaretzi, Adelaida, Alejandrina, Aleyda, Analicia, Anamaria, Andreina, Ariadna, Brianda, Briseida, Citlalli, Deyanira, Estefani, Estephanie, Florencia, Gracia, Joseline, Lisandra, Marielena, Mayte, Mercedez, Nallely, Nidia, Odalis, Perla, Rosana, Verenice, Viridiana, Yamilet, Yanet, Yanira, Ysabella, Anakaren, Anapaula, Anasofia, Aneta, Aracelia, Claritza, Constanza, Cristela, Danitza, Estephania, Evita, Feliz, Gimena, Grabiela, Jamileth, Lareina, Liset, Mariafernanda, Mariaisabel, Marifer, Maritsa, Massiel, Mercades, Monserat, Nicolasa, Rosenda, Xochil, Yamilett, Yaneth, Zuleyma, Alegria, Anacristina, Anajulia, Anallely, Aneliz, Arianelly, Artemisa, Betzaida, Brizeida, Elizeth, Esperanza, Febe, Genoveva, Macarena, Marimar, Mersades, Moraima, Niurka, Princesa, Santia, Yajayra, Yalitza, Yulieth, Yuritza, Yuritzi, Estephani, Alejandria, Anabelen, Anagabriela, Analleli, Antonieta, Aracelly, Cayetana, Cintya, Elisabel, Estrella, Jaimarie, Korayma, Luzma, Mariabelen, Marializ, Mariavictoria, Maricsa, Montzerrat, Nathali, Rosangelica, Yarielis, Ysabela
Brothers: Mateo, Sebastian, Diego, Gabriel, Santiago, Andres, Cristian, Eduardo, Enrique, Gerardo, Maximiliano, Miguel, Rodrigo, Sergio, Anibal, Cesar, Cristobal, Efrain, Esteban, Estevan, Felipe, Guillermo, Hernan, Javier, Karlos, Marco, Marcos, Maximo, Raymundo, Reyes, Ricardo, Ulises, Amando, Cristofer, Fransisco, Jacobo, Juancarlos, Manolo, Patricio, Richardo, Romero, Victoriano, Yovani, Alegandro, Aniceto, Carlitos, Casimiro, Christobal, Cristoval, Doroteo, Emillio, Enrrique, Estuardo, Fransico, Gillermo, Hernando, Javi, Javiel, Johncarlos, Juliocesar, Lizandro, Magdaleno, Maximilliano, Perez, Prudencio, Zacarias, Benancio, Benedicto, Canelo, Cristino, Donaldo, Elizandro, Estaban, Estefan, Estiven, Fernandez, Jabier, Jhovanny, Leovardo, Maurico, Maurisio, Maxemiliano, Seve, Tenoch, Adalid, Albeiro, Anacleto, Avier, Bolivar, Cristofher, Estephan, Estiben, Fernado, Gerado, Javy, Juandaniel, Luismiguel, Manuelito, Rangel, Victorhugo
Names like Alejandro
Names whose popularity has moved with Alejandro's over the last 50 years.
