Alexander is a popular male given name of Greek origin. The name means "defender of the people" or "protector of mankind," derived from the Greek elements "alexein," meaning "to defend, to protect," and "aner," meaning "man." It was borne by Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedon who conquered much of Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia. The name has been widely used throughout Europe since that time and remains popular today in many countries around the world. Some notable individuals with the name Alexander include Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, and Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
The name Alexander has been a popular choice among parents in the United States over the years. According to the statistics provided, there were six babies named Alexander in 1991. This number increased slightly to eight in 1993.
After a brief decline with five births each in 1998 and 2000, the popularity of the name Alexander stabilized at five births per year from 2001 to 2003. It then rose again to seven births in 2005.
In total, there have been 46 babies named Alexander born in the United States since 1991, based on the data provided. This shows that while the popularity of the name has varied over time, it has consistently remained a favored choice among parents during these years.