How Many People Are Named Xander?

Complete statistics for the name Xander in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Xander
Rare
38,996
Estimated People
1 in 8,462
1 in X Americans
2017
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
38,928 (100%)
♀ Female
68 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 12

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 139
Alabama 474
Arkansas 481
Arizona 1,108
California 3,799
Colorado 914
Connecticut 298
DC 5
Delaware 20
Florida 2,188
Georgia 883
Hawaii 237
Iowa 547
Idaho 381
Illinois 1,321
Indiana 1,189
Kansas 496
Kentucky 696
Louisiana 473
Massachusetts 538
Maryland 449
Maine 197
Michigan 1,336
Minnesota 700
Missouri 961
Mississippi 188
Montana 194
North Carolina 1,075
North Dakota 170
Nebraska 362
New Hampshire 132
New Jersey 582
New Mexico 351
Nevada 453
New York 1,506
Ohio 1,816
Oklahoma 694
Oregon 589
Pennsylvania 1,456
Rhode Island 104
South Carolina 436
South Dakota 186
Tennessee 870
Texas 3,475
Utah 907
Virginia 737
Vermont 25
Washington 1,003
Wisconsin 760
West Virginia 337
Wyoming 78
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Xander

How Many People Have the Name Xander in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 38,996 people in the United States currently share the name Xander. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,462 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Xander a Common or Rare Name?

Xander is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Xander Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Xander are covered in full on the Xander name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Xander Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Xander in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Xander is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Xander Most Popular?

The name Xander reached peak popularity in 2017, with 2,413 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Xander Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Xander across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Xander?

Approximately 38,996 people in the United States share the name Xander, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Xander a rare name?

Xander is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,462 Americans has this name.

What does the name Xander mean?

The meaning and origin of Xander is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Xander more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Xander are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Xander most popular?

The name Xander reached its peak in 2017, with 2,413 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People38,996
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 8,462
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2017
Male %100%
Female %0%

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