Declining since 2006, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Aleksandar since 1967
Babies named Aleksandar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 97 |
| 1980s | 115 |
| 1990s | 232 |
| 2000s | 448 |
| 2010s | 394 |
| 2020s | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Aleksandar is the South Slavic form of Alexander, a name that has been used across the Balkans for centuries. In the United States, it has been recorded since 1967, with its peak year of popularity in 2005. The name is currently less common, with a rank of 4707 and a frequency of about one in 81,337 births in 2025. Its trajectory has been falling since 2006, reflecting a shift away from longer, traditional Slavic names. The states where it is most common include Illinois, a state with a notable Serbian and Croatian diaspora.
Aleksandar is the Slavic form of Alexander, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros (from 'alexein' meaning to defend and 'aner' meaning man). The name has been widespread among South Slavic peoples, borne by saints and rulers. In the Balkans, it has remained a popular masculine name, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and North Macedonia.
Where Aleksandar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aleksandar” around the world
Where Aleksandar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aleks, Sashko, Sasho, Aco
Variants: Alexander, Alexandr, Aleksander
Sibling names for Aleksandar
Names that share Aleksandar's style, for a brother or sister.
