Xander Name Popularity and Statistics
Xander is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Xander?
Xander is spelled X-A-N-D-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Xander Popularity in 2025
Rank#259
Recorded Births1,335
- Boys usage fell 44 places to #259 and recorded 336 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Xander Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,335 | #259 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,671 | #215 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,713 | #215 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,899 | #200 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,018 | #187 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,057 | #187 |
| 2019 | Girls | 9 | #10,473 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,335 | #169 |
| 2018 | Girls | 8 | #11,427 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,275 | #171 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,414 | #164 |
| 2016 | Girls | 10 | #10,113 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,017 | #201 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,933 | #206 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,839 | #211 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,699 | #220 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,715 | #215 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,733 | #205 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,357 | #253 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,447 | #245 |
When Was Xander Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Boys
2,414 recorded births
National rank #164
2019 · Boys
2,335 recorded births
National rank #169
2018 · Boys
2,275 recorded births
National rank #171
2020 · Boys
2,057 recorded births
National rank #187
Where Xander Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #125 | 9 |
| NM | #161 | 12 |
| NV | #187 | 16 |
| CA | #201 | 185 |
| KY | #203 | 27 |
| FL | #212 | 101 |
| MS | #215 | 14 |
| CT | #219 | 15 |