Xander
Peaked at #164 nationally in 2017, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1990, Xander has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Xander — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#10254
in 2021
Last ranked
#17471
in 2023
Years tracked
9
2004–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 2004, Xander reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #10254 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Xander hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #17471.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #17,471 | 5 |
| 2021 | #10,254 | 10 |
| 2020 | #13,387 | 7 |
| 2019 | #11,307 | 9 |
| 2018 | #12,406 | 8 |
| 2017 | #14,035 | 7 |
| 2016 | #10,812 | 10 |
| 2007 | #20,432 | 5 |
Xander — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#164
in 2017
Current rank
#216
in 2024
Years tracked
35
1990–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1990, Xander reached its peak popularity for boys in 2017, ranking #164 nationally with 2,413 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #211 (2014) to #216 (2024) — a 2% drop.
As of 2024, Xander ranks #216 nationally for boys, with 1,665 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #216 | 1,665 |
| 2023 | #215 | 1,711 |
| 2022 | #200 | 1,899 |
| 2021 | #187 | 2,016 |
| 2020 | #188 | 2,054 |
| 2019 | #169 | 2,335 |
| 2018 | #171 | 2,274 |
| 2017 | #164 | 2,413 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Xander most popular?
Xander was most popular in 2017, when it ranked #164 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Xander becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Xander?
At least 38,996 babies have been recorded with the name Xander in the US since 1990, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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