Alessandro - A very unique male name
Alessandro at a glance
Alessandro is ranked #503 among boy baby names in 2025, with 564 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #503 and first appeared on the charts in 1962.
- Rank in 2025
- #503
- Births in 2025
- 564
- Peak year
- 2025 (#503)
- First appeared
- 1962
- Trend
- #651 in 2020 → #503 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 2,600 boys
- Visitor rating
- 3.7/5 (3 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 2,600 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alessandro peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 503.
Famous with this name
Alessandro Gassmann
Alessandro Borghi
Alessandro Nivola
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Alessandro is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alessandro is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #187 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,236.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alessandro is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Alessandro origin and meaning
Italian form of Alexander (Greek)
From Alexander: 'defender of men' (Greek alexein, to defend, + aner, man)
Alessandro is Alexander in Italian, borne by Renaissance princes, the inventor Alessandro Volta and generations of Italians. In the US it is a heritage and style choice that has climbed steadily to its peak in 2025, as longer Italian boys' names gain ground.
Attested etymology
Alessandro is a 10 letter name with 4 syllables.
To see famous people named Alessandro, pop culture references for the name Alessandro and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Alessandro
We've found the following names that sound similar to Alessandro, sorted by popularity.
Alexander / Alejandro / Alexzander / Alexandro / Alexandre / Aleksander / Alexandros / Allison / Aleksandr / Alexsander /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 503 |
| 2024 | 556 |
| 2023 | 527 |
| 2022 | 550 |
| 2021 | 602 |
| 2020 | 651 |
| 2019 | 620 |
| 2018 | 599 |
| 2017 | 648 |
| 2016 | 691 |
| 2015 | 693 |
| 2014 | 634 |
| 2013 | 644 |
| 2012 | 675 |
| 2011 | 629 |
| 2010 | 686 |
| 2009 | 659 |
| 2008 | 609 |
| 2007 | 720 |
| 2006 | 630 |
| 2005 | 653 |
| 2004 | 671 |
| 2003 | 726 |
| 2002 | 710 |
| 2001 | 880 |
| 2000 | 897 |
| 1999 | 832 |
| 1998 | 834 |
| 1997 | 1008 |
| 1996 | 926 |
| 1995 | 1141 |
| 1994 | 1012 |
| 1993 | 1208 |
| 1992 | 1084 |
| 1991 | 1083 |
| 1990 | 1202 |
| 1989 | 982 |
| 1988 | 1138 |
| 1987 | 1218 |
| 1986 | 1144 |
| 1985 | 1113 |
| 1984 | 1372 |
| 1983 | 1313 |
| 1982 | 1266 |
| 1981 | 1363 |
| 1980 | 1351 |
| 1979 | 1472 |
| 1978 | 1453 |
| 1977 | 1305 |
| 1976 | 1708 |
| 1975 | 1524 |
| 1974 | 1311 |
| 1973 | 1537 |
| 1972 | 1771 |
| 1971 | 1323 |
| 1970 | 1363 |
| 1968 | 1363 |
| 1966 | 1289 |
| 1965 | 1344 |
| 1963 | 1386 |
| 1962 | 1577 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 187 |
| California | 268 |
| Florida | 290 |
| Texas | 316 |
| Colorado | 329 |
| Illinois | 363 |
| New Jersey | 413 |
| Arizona | 444 |
| Washington | 502 |
| Massachusetts | 507 |
| Maryland | 520 |
| Kansas | 525 |
| Virginia | 526 |
| New York | 572 |
| Georgia | 674 |
| Utah | 705 |
| Michigan | 770 |
| North Carolina | 777 |
| Tennessee | 844 |
| Indiana | 849 |
| Ohio | 941 |
| Pennsylvania | 1236 |
Even more about Alessandro
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Alessandro a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Alessandro?
4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ah-less-AHN-droh · /ˌɑlɛˈsɑndroʊ/
Around the world
- Alexander (English) — The English form of the same name.
- Alejandro (Spanish) — The Spanish form.
- Alexandre (French) — The French and Portuguese form.
Spellings and nicknames
Nicknames: SandroAleAlex
Famous bearers
- Alessandro Volta — Physicist who invented the electric battery; the volt is named for him (1745–1827) Historical
- Alessandro Del Piero — Italian footballer, World Cup winner and Juventus captain (b. 1974) Contemporary
Style
InternationalClassic
Why parents choose it
Alessandro is the full-flavoured Italian Alexander — grand, romantic and increasingly chosen even without Italian heritage. Sandro gives it a stylish everyday short form.
Worth knowing
- Four syllables will be shortened — to Alex, Ale or Sandro — whether or not you plan it.
- It is sometimes confused with Alejandro, the Spanish form.
