Boy nameCurrently #216 in the USSteady
Xander
2 syllablesPeak year: 20176 lettersStarts with X
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Xander's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Xander's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Xander |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 89 |
| 1999 | 159 |
| 2000 | 165 |
| 2001 | 229 |
| 2002 | 408 |
| 2003 | 1,424 |
| 2004 | 1,281 |
| 2005 | 1,202 |
| 2006 | 1,238 |
| 2007 | 1,232 |
| 2008 | 1,295 |
| 2009 | 1,447 |
| 2010 | 1,356 |
| 2011 | 1,733 |
| 2012 | 1,715 |
| 2013 | 1,699 |
| 2014 | 1,839 |
| 2015 | 1,932 |
| 2016 | 2,026 |
| 2017 | 2,420 |
| 2018 | 2,282 |
| 2019 | 2,344 |
| 2020 | 2,061 |
| 2021 | 2,026 |
| 2022 | 1,899 |
| 2023 | 1,716 |
| 2024 | 1,665 |
Xander through the decades
- Xander peaked in 2017, when 2,420 babies were named Xander in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Xander has risen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Xander currently ranks #216 in the US and is holding steady.