Alexandre Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alexandre has its origins in Greek, meaning 'defender of men'. It evolved from Alexandros in Ancient Greek to Alexander in Latin, and later to Alexandre in French. The name is often associated with strong and noble traits due to its historical connections. It does not have significant biblical relevance, and it gained popularity largely because of notable historical figures like Alexander the Great.
The name Alexandre is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alexandre has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling 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, 'Alexandre' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5870th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4280th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1916th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1058th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1144th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1912th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8745th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 23498th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Alexandre' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alexandre"
Pronunciation
/ˌæl.ɪkˈsɑːndər/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Alexandre is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which combines the elements 'alexein', meaning 'to defend', and 'aner', meaning 'man'.
Meaning
Defender of men
Language Evolution
Alexandros (Ancient Greek), Alexander (Latin), Alexandre (French)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity due to the historical figure Alexander the Great, who was a significant military leader in the 4th century BC.
Variants & Derivatives
Alexander, Alex, Alessandro, Alejandro, Sasha
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Alexandre is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with leadership and nobility.
Famous People
Alexander the Great, Alexander Hamilton, Alexandre Dumas, Alexandre Gustave Eiffel
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alexandre"
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 "Alexandre"
"Alexandre" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5870th of 7545 | 17 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4280th of 7552 | 57 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1916th of 10718 | 365 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1058th of 16616 | 1,501 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1144th of 24088 | 2,274 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1912th of 23106 | 963 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8745th of 27321 | 120 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 23498th of 35406 | 25 |
Regional Popularity of "Alexandre" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
34.05% 1186th/3483 |
- |
36.18% 1463rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.36% 1303rd/3685 |
15.73% 704th/4475 |
24.37% 1266th/5194 |
15.40% 973rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
38.21% 1751st/4582 |
14.74% 761st/5164 |
17.60% 1287th/7313 |
13.88% 1036th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
30.53% 1370th/4487 |
27.31% 1863rd/6822 |
24.39% 1531st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Alexandre" 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 "Alexandre"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alexandre" 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.