How Many People Are Named Alexandr?

Complete statistics for the name Alexandr: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alexandr
Very Rare
Russian

Alexandr means 'defender of mankind' and is very rare, with only 767 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 430,310 Americans. The majority, 49%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern name.

~767
Living in US
1 in 430,310
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Defender of mankind
🌐
Origin
Russian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often seen as deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

61,581
Worldwide Bearers
#15,537
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
19,909
🇲🇩 Moldova
18,614
🇨🇿 Czechia
6,734
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
3,023
🇺🇸 United States
2,889
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
2,523
🇧🇾 Belarus
1,550
🇩🇪 Germany
902
🇵🇱 Poland
848
🇺🇦 Ukraine
552

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
473 (62%)
♀ Female
294 (38%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
381
Would be under 30 (49%)
401
Would be 30–60 (51%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 782 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alexandr Through the Generations

Over the years, Alexandr has seen its peak popularity in 1989 when 316 babies were given this name. Today, there are 767 Alexandrs living in the United States, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, none of those named Alexandr are over 60, indicating a younger generation preference for this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 306
Florida 12
Washington 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alexandr's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Alexandr

How Many People Have the Name Alexandr?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 767 people in the United States currently share the name Alexandr. That works out to roughly 1 in every 430,310 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alexandr a Common or Rare Name?

Alexandr is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alexandr Mean?

Alexandr means "defender of mankind" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alexandr in SSA data, approximately 62% are male and 38% are female.

When Was Alexandr Most Popular?

The name Alexandr reached peak popularity in 1989, with 316 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alexandr?

Approximately 767 people named Alexandr live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 782. That works out to roughly 1 in 430,310 Americans.

Is Alexandr a rare name?

Alexandr is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 430,310 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alexandr mean?

Alexandr means "defender of mankind" and comes from Russian origins.

Is Alexandr more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 62% of people named Alexandr are male and 38% are female.

When was Alexandr most popular?

Alexandr peaked in 1989 with 316 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US767
All-Time Births782
1 in X1 in 430,310
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1989
World Rank#15,537
Male %62%
Female %38%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.