Alexandru
4 countries#348 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alexandru was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,440 births recorded 1996–2023 · peaked in 2019 with 182 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,412 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #348 · peaked in 2019 with 179 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
614 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 2006 with 34 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, Florida, Michigan, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
583 births recorded 1996–2022 · currently #1187 · peaked in 2017 with 50 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine, Paris, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
28 births recorded 2015–2023 · peaked in 2015 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Alexandru’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #2636 | — |
| 2003 | #2189 | ↑447 |
| 2004 | #1878 | ↑311 |
| 2005 | #954 | ↑924 |
| 2006 | #1892 | ↓938 |
| 2007 | #1014 | ↑878 |
| 2008 | #757 | ↑257 |
| 2009 | #944 | ↓187 |
| 2010 | #552 | ↑392 |
| 2011 | #798 | ↓246 |
| 2012 | #704 | ↑94 |
| 2013 | #570 | ↑134 |
| 2014 | #527 | ↑43 |
| 2015 | #429 | ↑98 |
| 2016 | #420 | ↑9 |
| 2017 | #317 | ↑103 |
| 2018 | #300 | ↑17 |
| 2019 | #270 | ↑30 |
| 2020 | #292 | ↓22 |
| 2021 | #348 | ↓56 |
Frequently asked questions about Alexandru
Is Alexandru a popular name?
Yes — Alexandru currently ranks #348 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Alexandru more common for boys or girls?
Alexandru is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Alexandru most popular?
Alexandru peaked in 2019 in England & Wales, with 179 recorded births that year.
Is Alexandru rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Alexandru’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2863 in 1996 to #348 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Alexandru?
At least 2,637 babies have been recorded with the name Alexandru across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Alexandru popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alexandru appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Alexandru?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Alexandru include Aleks, Alexsander.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Alexandru in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.