Zander
boy name#396 in 2025Zander entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #230 in 2013, ranks #396 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1915–2025
#396
rank today
#230
peak (2013)
804
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2621 |
| 1930s | #3277 |
| 1980s | #6351 |
| 1990s | #4698 |
| 2000s | #431 |
| 2010s | #256 |
| 2020s | #335 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zander has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 28,500 people named Zander are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zander is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zander in 2025?
- Zander ranks #396 among US boy names in 2025, with 804 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zander most popular?
- Zander peaked in 2013, reaching #230 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zander with classmates?
- Zander will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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