Alexandru
Every Alexandru since 1981 — 614 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza Politician · 1820–1873
- Alexandru Averescu Politician · 1859–1938
- Alexandru Vaida-Voevod Politician · 1872–1950
- Alexandru Marghiloman Politician · 1854–1925
- Alexandru Macedonski Writer · 1854–1920
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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 Vaida-Voevod (politician).