Aleksander Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Aleksander has Greek origins, meaning 'defender of man'. It evolved through various historical forms from Alexandros in Ancient Greek to its modern variants. The name is associated with traits of strength and leadership, largely due to the legacy of figures like Alexander the Great. It does not have a direct biblical background but remains popular in contemporary culture.
The name Aleksander is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aleksander has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Aleksander' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7162nd out of 7545 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4983rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2103rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1355th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1313th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Aleksander' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aleksander"
Pronunciation
/əˈlɛk.sæn.dər/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Aleksander is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' and 'aner' meaning 'man'.
Meaning
Defender of man
Language Evolution
Alexandros (Ancient Greek), Aleksandros (Hellenistic Greek), Aleksander (Latin), Alexander (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity through the historical figure Alexander the Great, whose conquests spread the name across various cultures during the Hellenistic period.
Variants & Derivatives
Alexander, Alex, Sasha, Aleks, Aleksy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Aleksander is a popular name in many countries, often associated with strength, leadership, and historical significance.
Famous People
Alexander the Great, Alexander Hamilton, Alexander Graham Bell, Aleksander Kwasniewski
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aleksander"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aleksander"
"Aleksander" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7162nd of 7545 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4983rd of 10718 | 67 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2103rd of 16616 | 512 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1355th of 24088 | 1,759 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1313th of 23106 | 1,696 |
Regional Popularity of "Aleksander" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.17% 1517th/3685 |
39.20% 1754th/4475 |
- |
32.29% 2040th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.81% 1137th/4582 |
19.64% 1014th/5164 |
23.66% 1730th/7313 |
18.24% 1361st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
30.17% 1202nd/3984 |
21.33% 957th/4487 |
22.32% 1523rd/6822 |
19.14% 1201st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Aleksander" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aleksander"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aleksander" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.