Aleksandar is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Aleksandar in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3255
About the Name Aleksandar
Aleksandar has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1620 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #1078 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Aleksandar is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aleksandar
Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Aleksandar per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aleksandar in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aleksandar has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1620 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1078 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Aleksandar is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Aleksandar does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Aleksandars in the wild.
6
UK babies named Aleksandar (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1620 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aleksandar
Likely around 1 other Aleksandar in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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