Holding steady.
Popularity of Alexandrina since 1914
Babies named Alexandrina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alexandrina's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alexandrina is a stately, elaborate feminine form of Alexander with deep historical roots. First recorded in the U.S. in 1914, its peak year, the name has remained exceedingly rare and has not reappeared in modern rankings. According to Social Security data, Alexandrina's trajectory has been stable since that single year of usage, with a 1-in-N incidence too small to calculate. It is a classic example of a Victorian-era revival name, never achieving widespread popularity but retaining a dignified, old-world charm. The name's top states in its brief appearance were likely Northeastern, though none reached a threshold for recording. Alexandrina shares its lineage with the more common Alexandra and Alexandria, but stands apart as a more ornate and unusual choice.
Alexandrina is the Latin feminine diminutive of Alexander, derived from the Greek Alexandros (defender of men). It has been used across Europe, notably in Italy (Alessandrina) and Portugal. The name gained some prominence in Britain during the Victorian era, partly due to Queen Victoria's middle name (Alexandrina Victoria).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alex, Alexa, Andrina, Rina, Drina
Variants: Alexandria, Alessandrina, Alexandra
Sibling names for Alexandrina
Names that share Alexandrina's style, for a brother or sister.
