Oleksandr is a distinctive choice, ranked #2664 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Oleksandr in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#2664
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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Oleksandr in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Oleksandr
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 politician, screenwriter, Baptist minister and economist.
Oleksandr Safonov — Oleksandr Safonov is a Ukrainian professional footballer who plays for Bischofshofen.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Oleksandr
Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Oleksandr per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Oleksandr in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Oleksandr is declining: down 134 places since 2022, to #2,664 in 2025. It peaked at #1,595 in 2024.
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 Turchynov and Oleksandr Safonov. Short summaries for each appear below.
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.
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UK babies named Oleksandr (2025)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 134 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Oleksandr
Almost certainly the only Oleksandr in the class
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UK Popularity (2022–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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✨ 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.
Oleksandr Semenovych Zelenskyy is a Ukrainian mining scientist and mathematician, who specializes in the automation of geological and surveying support.
Oleksandr or Aleksandr Tkachenko may refer to: Oleksandr Tkachenko, Ukrainian politician Oleksandr Tkachenko, Soviet international footballer Oleksandr Tkachenko, Ukrainian football goalkeeper Oleksandr Tkachenko Oleksandr Tkachenko (rower), Soviet Olympic rower Oleksandr Tkachenko (journalist), Ukrainian journalist and politician Oleksandr Tkachenko (soldier) was a Ukrainian soldier.