Declining since 2004, #2,145 for boys today.
Popularity of Alexandre since 1915
Babies named Alexandre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 251 |
| 1980s | 616 |
| 1990s | 1,347 |
| 2000s | 1,472 |
| 2010s | 996 |
| 2020s | 416 |
Meaning & origin
Alexandre is the French and Portuguese form of Alexander, a classic name with ancient Greek roots meaning 'defender of men'. In the United States, it has been in use since at least 1915, and its popularity grew steadily before peaking at rank 2,145 in 2003 (with a 1-in-25,494 incidence in 2025). Since 2004, its trajectory has been falling, but it remains a recognizable choice, particularly in states like Massachusetts, New York, and Florida. The name carries a strong, enduring legacy through its association with historical figures and its widespread use across many European cultures.
Alexandre is the French and Portuguese form of Alexander, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'. The name was borne by Alexander the Great, king of Macedon, whose conquests spread the name across the ancient world. In France, it has been in use since the Middle Ages and remains a classic choice.
Where Alexandre 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.
“Alexandre” around the world
Where Alexandre lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#91
in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
53
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alex, Xande, Xandinho
Variants: Alexander, Alejandro, Alessandro
Sibling names for Alexandre
Names that share Alexandre's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sophie, Camille, Isabelle, Marguerite, Valentine, Christiane, Emmanuelle, Axelle
Brothers: Antoine, Charles, Julien, Matthieu, Raphaël, Mickael, Sebastien
