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boys' name ★ peaked 2006

Alexandru

Meaning defender of mankind Gender Boy Rank 2025 #8,279

Alexandru is a masculine given name, the Romanian form of the English name Alexander, derived from the Latin Alexander and the Ancient Greek Aléxandros (Αλέξανδρος)…

Rank 2025
#8,279
among boys · ↑4,153 vs 2024
Babies in 2025
9
named Alexandru
How common
1 in 189,786
boys born in 2025
Peak year
2006
34 babies
All-time total
614
#6,966 all-time among boys
First recorded
1981
in Social Security records

Alexandru popularity over time

614 babies have been named Alexandru since 1981, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2006Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
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1980s 10 1 – #6,292
1990s 75 8 +650% #4,022
2000s 243 24 +224% #3,155
2010s 231 23 -5% #3,302
2020s (to 2025) 55 9 -60% #6,309

The story of Alexandru

Alexandru is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,279 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1981, 614 American babies have been named Alexandru. Its peak came in 2006, when 34 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alexandru stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Alexandru?

The median living Alexandru is about 16 years old; half are between 10 and 22. An estimated 600 people named Alexandru are alive in the United States today.

median 16 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Alexandru year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 9 #8,279
2024 5 #12,432
2023 8 #8,959
2022 8 #9,020
2021 12 #6,714
2020 13 #6,309
2019 17 #5,347
2018 21 #4,611
2017 21 #4,599
2016 20 #4,784
2015 26 #3,987
2014 33 #3,302
2013 21 #4,469
2012 26 #3,900
2011 28 #3,697
2010 18 #5,054
2009 32 #3,401
2008 20 #4,722
2007 33 #3,314
2006 34 #3,155
2005 22 #4,063
2004 26 #3,537
2003 20 #4,119
2002 18 #4,325
2001 22 #3,723
2000 16 #4,581
1995 5 #8,912
1990 5 #8,146
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Famous people named Alexandru

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Alexandru Ioan Cuza Alexandru Ioan Cuza First ruler of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (1820–1873) 19th century
  2. 2 Alexandru Averescu Alexandru Averescu Romanian marshal and populist politician (1859–1938) 19th century
  3. 3 Alexandru Maxim Alexandru Maxim Romanian footballer (born 1990) Contemporary
  4. 4 Alexandru Epureanu Alexandru Epureanu Moldovan footballer b. 1986 · Contemporary
  5. 5 Alexandru Vaida-Voevod Alexandru Vaida-Voevod Austro-Hungarian-born Romanian politician (1872–1950) 19th century
  6. 6 Alexandru Macedonski Alexandru Macedonski Romanian poet, novelist, dramatist and literary critic (1854–1920) 19th century
  7. 7 Alexandru Marghiloman Alexandru Marghiloman Romanian conservative statesman (1854–1925) 19th century
  8. 8 Alexandru Athanasiu Romanian politician and jurist b. 1955 · Contemporary
  9. 9 Alexandru Neagu Alexandru Neagu Romanian footballer 1948–2010 · Contemporary
  10. 10 Alexandru Bourceanu Alexandru Bourceanu Romanian footballer b. 1985 · Contemporary
  11. 11 Alexandru Todea Romanian Greek-Catholic bishop 1912–2002 · Contemporary
  12. 12 Alexandru Mățel Alexandru Mățel Romanian footballer b. 1989 · Contemporary
  13. 13 Alexandru Suvorov Moldovan footballer b. 1987 · Contemporary
  14. 14 Alexandru G. Golescu Alexandru G. Golescu Romanian politician (1819–1881) 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Alexandru, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Alexandru?

The median living Alexandru is about 16 years old. Half of all living Alexandrus are between 10 and 22 years old.

How many people named Alexandru are alive today?

An estimated 600 people named Alexandru are alive in the United States, based on 614 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Alexandru mean?

Alexandru is a masculine given name, the Romanian form of the English name Alexander, derived from the Latin Alexander and the Ancient Greek Aléxandros (Αλέξανδρος), meaning "defender of mankind".

How popular is the name Alexandru in 2025?

Alexandru ranked #8,279 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Alexandru?

614 babies have been named Alexandru in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Alexandru most popular?

Alexandru peaked in 2006, when 34 newborns received the name.

Is Alexandru a boy or girl name?

Alexandru is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Alexandru rising or falling?

Alexandru is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Alexandru?

Well-known people named Alexandru include Alexandru Ioan Cuza (politician), Alexandru Averescu (politician), Alexandru Maxim (soccer player).

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