An estimated 28,435 living Americans are named Zander.
How rare is Zander?
Zander is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 804 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 49.8% from its 2013 peak.
How old is the typical Zander?
The median age of a living American named Zander is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 18 years old.
Is Zander still popular?
Not especially. Zander has been declining since its 2013 peak and registered 804 births in 2025.
Where is Zander most common?
Zander has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 5.4× more often than the national baseline.
1915Peak 20132025
Peak year
2013
Decline from peak
49.8%
2025
804
All-time
28,750
Diaspora map
Zander broke out in Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin (2003) and became over-represented in 37 states over 20 years.
Broke out: Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, 2003 · over-represented in 37 states over 20 years