Alexandria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alexandria has Greek roots, meaning 'defender of men', and evolved from Alexandros through Latin and into various modern forms. It is associated with historical significance, particularly the ancient city in Egypt. The name is viewed positively in contemporary culture and is linked to notable individuals.
The name Alexandria is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Alexandria has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Alexandria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4646th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12369th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1314th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1710th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1578th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 931st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 112th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 126th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 282nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alexandria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alexandria"
Pronunciation
/ˌælɪkˈsændriə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Alexandria is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means 'defender of men'. It was famously used for the ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great.
Meaning
Defender of men
Language Evolution
Alexandros (Ancient Greek), Alexandria (Latin), Alexandrie (French), Alexandria (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity with the establishment of the city of Alexandria in 331 BC and has remained in use throughout history, particularly due to its association with notable historical figures and places.
Variants & Derivatives
Alex, Lexi, Alessandra, Sandra
Modern Popularity & Image
Alexandria is often perceived as a name associated with wisdom and knowledge, reflecting its historical ties to the famous Library of Alexandria. It is considered elegant and timeless.
Famous People
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria Daddario, Alexandria Mills
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alexandria"
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 "Alexandria"
"Alexandria" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6687th of 7545 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4646th of 16616 | 161 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12369th of 24088 | 53 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1314th of 9107 | 618 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1710th of 9204 | 410 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1578th of 12526 | 834 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 931st of 19264 | 2,220 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 112th of 27321 | 43,469 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 126th of 35406 | 42,534 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 282nd of 30306 | 13,801 |
Regional Popularity of "Alexandria" 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) |
- | - |
56.72% 2946th/5194 |
58.75% 3711th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
63.12% 4616th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alexandria" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
42.93% 592nd/1379 |
- |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
59.25% 922nd/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
70.81% 1577th/2227 |
37.74% 917th/2430 |
- |
45.48% 1262nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
38.30% 1125th/2937 |
19.67% 685th/3483 |
37.27% 1311th/3518 |
20.52% 830th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
2.93% 108th/3685 |
3.02% 135th/4475 |
2.14% 111th/5194 |
1.76% 111th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.31% 106th/4582 |
2.90% 150th/5164 |
1.55% 113th/7313 |
2.02% 151st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
6.65% 265th/3984 |
7.42% 333rd/4487 |
3.84% 262nd/6822 |
4.57% 287th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alexandria"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alexandria" 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.