How popular is the name Xander in 2025?

Xander ranks #259 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,335 babies given the name.

When was the name Xander most popular?

Xander peaked in 2017, reaching #164 among US boy names.

Xander will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name#259 in 2025

Xander entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #164 in 2017, ranks #259 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.

#259

rank today

#164

peak (2017)

1,335

babies in 2025

falling

a name gently stepping back from its peak

Over the last decade, Xander has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.

About 40,000 people named Xander are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Xander is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Xander in 2025?: Xander ranks #259 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,335 babies given the name.
When was the name Xander most popular?: Xander peaked in 2017, reaching #164 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Xander with classmates?: Xander will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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