Declining since 2011, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Alexandr since 1987
Babies named Alexandr per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 301 | 26 |
| 1990s | 0 | 110 |
| 2000s | 0 | 155 |
| 2010s | 0 | 157 |
| 2020s | 0 | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Alexandr is a Slavic spelling of the classic name Alexander, common in Czech, Slovak, Russian, and Ukrainian communities. In the United States, it is a rare choice: as of 2025 it ranked 6,803, with about 1 in 142,340 boys receiving the name. Its highest recorded usage was in 2005, but since 2011 its frequency has been steadily falling. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1987, reflecting immigration patterns from Eastern Europe after the Cold War. Parents often choose it to honor family heritage while giving their son a name with a powerful, ancient meaning.
Alexandr is a Slavic form of Alexander, derived from the Greek Alexandros, from 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' and 'aner' meaning 'man'. The name was popularized by Alexander the Great and has been used throughout Europe. In Slavic countries, it appears as Alexandr (Czech, Slovak) and Aleksandr (Russian, Ukrainian).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sasha, Sanya
Sibling names for Alexandr
Names that share Alexandr's style, for a brother or sister.
