How Many People Are Named Alexandru?

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

Alexandru
Very Rare
Romanian

Alexandru means 'defender of mankind' and is a very rare name for boys. Only 592 people named Alexandru live in the US today, making up just 1 in 557,734 Americans. The majority, 93%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~208
Living in US
1 in 1,593,506
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Defender of mankind
🌐
Origin
Romanian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

482,943
Worldwide Bearers
#2,096
Global Rank
🇷🇴 Romania
432,708
🇲🇩 Moldova
34,684
🇪🇸 Spain
6,315
🇺🇸 United States
1,607
🇨🇦 Canada
879
🇬🇧 England
726
🇧🇪 Belgium
622
🇩🇪 Germany
594
🇮🇹 Italy
537
🇮🇱 Israel
397

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
592 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
560
Would be under 30 (93%)
40
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 600 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Alexandru Through the Generations

People named Alexandru have seen their peak popularity in recent years, with 34 births in 2006. Today, the average Alexandru is 18 years old, with most under-30s outnumbering those aged 30-60 five to one. This trend suggests that Alexandru remains a popular name among younger parents, despite its overall decline since the mid-2000s.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 24
Illinois 24
Florida 5
Michigan 5
New York 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alexandru's Romanian roots

📄 About the Name Alexandru

How Many People Have the Name Alexandru?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 208 people in the United States currently share the name Alexandru. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,593,506 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alexandru a Common or Rare Name?

Alexandru 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 Alexandru Mean?

Alexandru means "defender of mankind" and comes from Romanian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alexandru in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Alexandru Most Popular?

The name Alexandru reached peak popularity in 2006, with 34 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 Alexandru?

Approximately 208 people named Alexandru live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 208. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,593,506 Americans.

Is Alexandru a rare name?

Alexandru is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,593,506 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alexandru mean?

Alexandru means "defender of mankind" and comes from Romanian origins.

Is Alexandru more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Alexandru are male and 0% are female.

When was Alexandru most popular?

Alexandru peaked in 2006 with 34 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 US208
All-Time Births208
1 in X1 in 1,593,506
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2006
World Rank#2,096
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.