Alixandria
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "defender of men".
Name Census estimates that about 558 living Americans carry the first name Alixandria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alixandria today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alixandria births was 1991 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alixandria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
558
~ 1 in 614,255 Americans
Peak year
1991
34 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2017 SSA rank
#10,744
Tracked since 1985
Census
Alixandria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 485 people with the first name Alixandria, which placed it at #21,067 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#21,067
National first-name rank
People counted
485
485 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
64.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alixandria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alixandria is White at 64.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.6%) and Two or More Races (8.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Alixandria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Alixandria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.7% · 314
- Hispanic or Latino18.6% · 90
- Two or more races8.2% · 40
- Black or African American7.6% · 37
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
Popularity
Alixandria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alixandria from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 260 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Alixandria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alixandria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alixandria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alixandrias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alixandria
The name Alixandria has its origins in the ancient Greek language and culture, with its roots dating back to the 4th century BC. It is derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which is a combination of the words "alexo" meaning "to defend" and "andros" meaning "man." This name was famously borne by Alexander the Great, the iconic Macedonian king who conquered a vast empire stretching from Greece to India.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alixandria can be found in the writings of ancient Greek historians and philosophers, who documented the life and conquests of Alexander the Great. The name gained widespread recognition and popularity across the regions conquered by Alexander, as it was associated with his legendary military prowess and leadership.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Alixandria or its variations. One of the most prominent figures was Alixandria of Lydia (c. 300 BC), a renowned Greek mathematician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of geometry. Another noteworthy bearer was Alixandria of Antioch (c. 400 AD), a prominent Christian martyr who was executed during the Roman persecution of early Christians.
During the Middle Ages, the name Alixandria gained popularity in Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Norman conquest. One notable figure was Alixandria of Tancred (c. 1090-1112), the daughter of Tancred of Hauteville, a Norman nobleman and Prince of Galilee. Her name reflects the cultural exchange and influence of the Crusades on European naming traditions.
In the Renaissance period, the name Alixandria was adopted by several intellectuals and artists, reflecting the renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman culture. Alixandria Strozzi (1408-1471), an Italian humanist and poet, was a prominent figure of the Italian Renaissance and a renowned scholar of Greek literature.
Furthermore, the name Alixandria has been borne by several notable individuals in more recent centuries. Alixandria Feodorovna (1798-1860), a Russian princess and author, was renowned for her literary works and her advocacy for women's education. Alixandria Kolchak (1874-1920), a Russian naval officer and polar explorer, led several expeditions to the Arctic regions and made significant contributions to geographical knowledge.
While the name Alixandria has been less common in recent decades, it continues to hold a rich historical legacy, reflecting the enduring influence of ancient Greek culture and the legendary figure of Alexander the Great. Its meaning and associations have evolved over time, but the name remains a testament to the enduring fascination with the great leaders and thinkers of antiquity.
People
Alixandria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alixandria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alixandria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alixandria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 558 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alixandria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 614,255 US residents.
Is Alixandria a common name?
We classify Alixandria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 572 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alixandria most popular?
The single biggest year for Alixandria was 1991, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alixandria is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Alixandria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 485 people with the name Alixandria, or 0.16 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #21,067 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Alixandria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Alixandria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Alixandria appears almost entirely female. Of the 494 people counted with this name, 99.8% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Alixandria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alixandria is White at 64.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.6%) and Two or More Races (8.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Alixandria most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Alixandria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.7% (314 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alixandria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alixandria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alixandria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alixandria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alixandria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alixandria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Alixandria?
Want to know how many people have the name Alixandria? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.