How old is someone named Xander?
The average Xander is 12 years old.
Half of all living Xanders are between 6 and 17.
When was Xander popular?
Xander has been rising for years and peaked in 2017, so most Xanders are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 362 | 350 |
| 2000s | 9,921 | 9,800 |
| 2010s | 19,351 | 19,000 |
| 2020s | 10,715 | 11,000 |
How many Xanders are still alive?
About 40,000 Xanders are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 40,000 babies named Xander since 1990.
Nearly every Xander ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Xander?
More than half of living Xanders are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Xander an old name?
No. Xander is one of the youngest names around: younger than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Xander will be 27 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Xander a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Xanders are men.
Names the same age as Xander
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Xander's name twin is Kairi. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kairi's age curve is the closest match to Xander's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Xander
How old is the average Xander?
The average Xander in the US is 12 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Xander?
About 40,000 Xanders are alive in the US today, out of roughly 40,000 babies given the name since 1990.
When was the name Xander most popular?
In 2017, when about 2,400 baby boys were named Xander.
Is Xander a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 63% of living Xanders are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this