How Many People Are Named Zander?
Complete statistics for the name Zander: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zander is a modern name that's become increasingly popular. There are 27,680 people named Zander in the US today, making it so rare that only 1 in 11,922 Americans shares this name. It peaked in 2013 with 1,600 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 5 is traditionally associated with freedom, curiosity, and a love of change. People connected to the number 5 are thought to be energetic and adaptable, always drawn to new experiences.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 27,968 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zander Through the Generations
The name Zander has seen a steady rise, particularly among younger generations. With 27,873 people under 30, it's clear why it feels so contemporary. The gap between all-time births (27,968) and current living individuals (27,680) is small, indicating recent popularity. The majority being under 30 also suggests a name that's very much of the present, not the past. This trend is slowly but surely increasing, making Zander a name on the rise.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zander's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Zander
How Many People Have the Name Zander?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,239 people in the United States currently share the name Zander. That works out to roughly 1 in every 78,190 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Zander a Common or Rare Name?
Zander is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Zander Mean?
Zander means "defender of men" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zander in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zander Most Popular?
The name Zander reached peak popularity in 2013, with 1,600 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zander?
Approximately 4,239 people named Zander live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,239. That works out to roughly 1 in 78,190 Americans.
Is Zander a rare name?
Zander is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 78,190 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zander mean?
Zander means "defender of men" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Zander more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zander are male and 0% are female.
When was Zander most popular?
Zander peaked in 2013 with 1,600 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.