Alejandro
Alejandro first appears in US records in 1885. It peaked in 2001, when 4,557 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,842.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Alejandro popular?
Declining Alejandro is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
| 2020s | 11,274 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25,033 | |
| 2000s | 43,118 | |
| 1990s | 35,178 | |
| 1980s | 15,316 | |
| 1970s | 9,134 | |
| 1960s | 3,099 | |
| 1950s | 1,713 | |
| 1940s | 938 | |
| 1930s | 775 | |
| 1920s | 732 | |
| 1910s | 228 | |
| 1900s | 66 | |
| 1890s | 10 | |
| 1880s | 10 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Alejandro mean?
The Spanish form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, combining alexein 'to defend, protect' and aner/andros 'man'. Carried through history by Alexander the Great and later by saints and kings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alejandro mean?
Alejandro means defender of the people. The Spanish form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, combining alexein 'to defend, protect' and aner/andros 'man'. Carried through history by Alexander the Great and later by saints and kings.
What is the origin of the name Alejandro?
Alejandro is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Alejandro?
Alejandro is pronounced “ah-leh-HAHN-dro.”
Is Alejandro a boy or a girl name?
Alejandro is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Alejandro a popular name right now?
Alejandro is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
How popular is the name Alejandro?
In 2025, Alejandro ranked #195 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Alejandro most popular?
Alejandro was most popular in 2001, when about 4,557 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Alejandro?
Names similar to Alejandro include Gael, Emiliano, Thiago, Nicolás, Manuel.
What names go well with Alejandro?
spanish names that pair well with Alejandro include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.