Will my child share the name Aleksandr with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Aleksandr per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aleksandr in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Aleksandr becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Aleksandr has been fairly steady, ranked #2,440 in 2025 against #2,404 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,063 in 2013.

Is Aleksandr a good choice for a distinctive name?

Aleksandr 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.

Is Aleksandr a popular baby name in the United States?

Aleksandr does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Aleksandr is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Aleksandr in their class.

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About the Name Aleksandr

Aleksandr has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 268 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #1063 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Aleksandr is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Aleksandr in their class.