Rising since 2013, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Alesso since 2013
Babies named Alesso per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Alesso entered U.S. birth records in 2013 and has risen in use since then, reaching a peak in 2020. In 2025, it ranked 5,399 with roughly 1 in 100,475 boys receiving the name. The name is most frequently given in Florida, reflecting its appeal among Italian-American families. Alesso carries the meaning of Alexander, 'defender of mankind', but stands apart as a more distinctive choice through its Italian diminutive form.
Alesso is a contracted form of Alessandro, the Italian form of Alexander. Alexander derives from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'. Alesso emerged as an affectionate shortening in Tuscany and other regions of Italy, later gaining recognition as a given name in its own right.
Where Alesso is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ale, Less, Sandro
Variants: Alessandro, Alex, Alesio
Sibling names for Alesso
Names that share Alesso's style, for a brother or sister.
