An estimated 39,876 living Americans are named Xander.
How rare is Xander?
Xander is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,335 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 44.7% from its 2017 peak.
How old is the typical Xander?
The median age of a living American named Xander is approximately 11 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 17 years old.
Is Xander still popular?
Somewhat. Xander has been declining since its 2017 peak and registered 1,335 births in 2025.
Where is Xander most common?
Xander has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 3.5× more often than the national baseline.
1990Peak 20172025
Peak year
2017
Decline from peak
44.7%
2025
1,335
All-time
40,281
Diaspora map
Xander broke out in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia (2003) and became over-represented in 34 states over 11 years.
Broke out: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia, 2003 · over-represented in 34 states over 11 years
