Alexandria

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Alexandria

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Alexandria an English variant of Alexandra, the feminine form of Alexander. Originally it meant “Defender of the People,” from “alex” (defender), and “ander” (man).

History:
Although Alexandra first appeared in England in 1205 (and Alexandria in 1218), these likely were only Latin feminine “translations” for girls named (in everday life) Alexander.
Other than these early examples, Alexandra, was rarely found outside of Russia until Edward VII of Great Britain (then Prince of Wales) married Princess Alexandra of Denmark. It has been revived at the end of the 20th century.
Even then, the variant Alexandria did not become common until the late 20th century.
Please see Alexandra for additional information.

Pronunciation: al-eck-sand-ree-ah.

Diminutives:
English: Alexa, Lexa, Lexine, Sandra, Sandi, Sandie, Sandy.

Famous Bearers:
Places:
Alexandria
Egypt

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.014 % named Alexandria

Popularity of Alexandria:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1970: N/A
1970-1980: 892nd most popular.
1980-1990: 231st most popular.
1990: 99th most popular.
1991: 82nd most popular.
1992: 74th most popular.
1993: 69th most popular.
1994: 72nd most popular.
1995: 72nd most popular.
1996: 78th most popular.
1997: 79th most popular.
1998: 80th most popular.
1999: 83rd most popular.
2000: 91st most popular.
2001: 91st most popular.
2002: 108th most popular.
2003: 124th most popular.