Holding steady, #1,401 for boys today.
Popularity of Lisandro since 1958
Babies named Lisandro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 123 |
| 1980s | 170 |
| 1990s | 343 |
| 2000s | 679 |
| 2010s | 540 |
| 2020s | 538 |
Meaning & origin
Lisandro is a Spanish and Italian form of the ancient Greek name Lysandros. Though first recorded in U.S. data in 1958, the name has maintained a low but steady presence. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when it reached its highest rank. In 2025, it ranked 1401 with a frequency of 1 in 13,139 newborns. The name is most common in states like Connecticut, Virginia, and California. Lisandro offers a classical yet distinctive choice, balancing historical depth with a modern sound. Its trajectory has been stable, suggesting a niche appeal among parents seeking a name with Greco-Roman roots.
Lisandro is the Spanish and Italian form of the Greek name Lysandros, composed of 'lysis' meaning 'a release, setting free' and 'andros' meaning 'man'. In classical antiquity, Lysandros was borne by a Spartan naval commander who defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War. The name has been in use in Spanish- and Italian-speaking countries since the Renaissance, often in honor of classical figures or through literary works such as those of Italian poets.
Where Lisandro is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lisandro” around the world
Where Lisandro lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
150
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lisan, Sandro, Liso
Sibling names for Lisandro
Names that share Lisandro's style, for a brother or sister.
