Oleksandr is a distinctive choice, ranked #1595 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Oleksandr in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1595
About the Name Oleksandr
Oleksandr is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1595. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2022.
Oleksandr 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 Oleksandr
Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Oleksandr per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Oleksandr in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Oleksandr has held a stable position around #1595 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1595 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Oleksandr 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.
Notable people named Oleksandr include: Oleksandr Khyzhniak — Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Khyzhniak is a Ukrainian amateur boxer.; Oleksandr Turchynov — Oleksandr Valentynovych Turchynov (Ukrainian: Олександр Валентинович Турчинов, IPA: [olekˈsɑndr wɐlenˈtɪnowɪtʃ tʊrˈtʃɪnou̯]; born 31 March 1964) is a Ukrainian...; Oleksandr Safonov — Oleksandr Safonov is a Ukrainian professional footballer who plays for Bischofshofen..
Oleksandr does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Oleksandrs in the wild.
16
UK babies named Oleksandr (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↑ 935 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Oleksandr
Likely around 1 other Oleksandr in the class
UK Popularity (2022–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Oleksandr
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Oleksandr Valentynovych Turchynov (Ukrainian: Олександр Валентинович Турчинов, IPA: [olekˈsɑndr wɐlenˈtɪnowɪtʃ tʊrˈtʃɪnou̯]; born 31 March 1964) is a Ukrainian politician, screenwriter, Baptist minister and economist. He is the former Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine.
Oleksandr Semenovych Zelenskyy is a Ukrainian mining scientist and mathematician, who specializes in the automation of geological and surveying support. He is a professor and a doctor of technical sciences.
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Oleksandr Oles was a prominent Ukrainian writer and poet. He is the father of another Ukrainian poet and political activist, Oleh Olzhych, who perished in the Nazi labor camps in 1944.