Alexander is a name of Greek origin, meaning "defender of mankind" or "protector". It is derived from the Greek elements 'alexein', which means "to defend", and 'andros', which means "man".
The name Alexander has been popular throughout history, with several notable figures bearing this name. The most famous of these is Alexander the Great, who was a king of Macedon in ancient Greece. He is known for his military conquests and is considered one of the greatest military leaders in history.
The name Alexander has also been used by many other historical figures, including several tsars of Russia, several popes, and even an emperor of Byzantium. It has also been popular among royalty throughout Europe, with several kings and princes named Alexander.
Today, Alexander continues to be a popular name around the world. It is often shortened to Alex or Alec, and it can be used for both boys and girls. Despite its long history and many famous bearers, Alexander remains a timeless and classic name choice.
The given statistics show the annual birth count of babies named Alekxander in the United States from 2004 to 2023. The data indicates that this name has had varying popularity over the years, with some peaks and troughs.
From 2004 to 2007, there was an initial spike in the number of babies named Alekxander, with 10 births each year. This is followed by a decline in 2009 with only 6 births recorded that year. However, the name's popularity seemed to rebound from 2010 onwards, fluctuating between 6 and 8 births annually until 2014.
Interestingly, there was a small dip in 2016 with only 5 babies named Alekxander born that year. This was followed by a return to the previous range of 6 births per year from 2017 to 2021. The most recent data from 2023 shows an increase again, with 8 babies named Alekxander being born in the United States.
Over the entire period from 2004 to 2023, a total of 115 births of babies named Alekxander were recorded in the United States. This information provides a snapshot of the name's popularity trends over nearly two decades and can serve as useful data for those interested in onomastics or baby naming patterns.