Alejandro

Rank 193rd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Alejandro was 193rd most popular baby name for boys and 352nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,954 babies were named Alejandro in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,721 babies in the United States were named Alejandro. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alejandro is around 25 to 26 years old.

The name "Alejandro" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Alejandro is Alex.

Alejandro Meaning & Origin

Alejandro is a Spanish name meaning "defender of mankind", often invoking connotations of strength and leadership.

The name Alejandro is described as charming, passionate and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Alejandro is pronounced ah-le-jan-dro in English. The name Alejandro has 9 letters and 4 or 5 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alejandro

The name Alejandro has been featured in several popular songs, including a hit single by Lady Gaga.

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Data Source

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U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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