Aleksander
How to say it: al-ig-ZAN-der · /ˌælɪɡˈzændər/
Slavic variant of Alexander; from Greek 'Alexandros' meaning defender of men.
Aleksander was the 32nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 126 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 50% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #72 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #32 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 126 |
| Share of births | 1 in 443 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −50% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #72 |
| In France, 2025 | #92 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well used at present, Aleksander reached its fullest point in the 2010s. Lingering close to that level, it will likely ease downward a little.
What goes with it
With soft currents beneath crisp consonants, Aleksander feels strong and carries royal and biblical associations. Nikolai and Viktor share its spirit.
Parents who love Aleksander also love
Nicknames
- Alek
- Aleks
- Alex
- Sander
- Sasha
Honouring a Aleksander in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aleksander is about 1 in 19.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish.
In France: #92 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #462. Ireland: #351.
Famous people named Aleksander
- Aleksander Čeferin (born 1967)Slovenian football administrator
- Aleksander Wolszczan (born 1946)Polish astronomer
- Aleksander Aamodt Kilde (born 1992)Norwegian alpine skier
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