Alessandro is a distinctive choice, ranked #800 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alessandro in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#800
US Rank #549
About the Name Alessandro
Alessandro has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 213 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #378 β parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Alessandro is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #549, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alessandro
Unlikely. With around 41 UK babies named Alessandro per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alessandro in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Alessandro has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 213 places in the last five years. Its peak was #378 in 2000. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Alessandro is more popular in the US (#549) than in the UK (#800). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Alessandro include: Alessandro Pittin β Alessandro Pittin is a former Italian nordic combined athlete.; Alessandro De Botton β Alessandro De Botton is an Italian diver.; Alessandro Ragaini β Alessandro Ragaini is an Italian competitive swimmer..
Alessandro ranks #549 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
41
UK babies named Alessandro (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 213 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alessandro
Likely around 1 other Alessandro in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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