Xanthe
Xanthe first appears in US records in 1964. It peaked in 2025, when 15 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 15.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Xanthe popular?
Near its peak Xanthe is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 52 | |
| 2000s | 77 | |
| 1990s | 63 | |
| 1980s | 41 | |
| 1970s | 41 | |
| 1960s | 17 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Xanthe mean?
From Greek 'xanthos' meaning 'yellow, golden-yellow, fair'. A colour term (golden-yellow / fair-haired), not the metal gold; used as a mythological epithet in ancient Greek.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xanthe mean?
Xanthe means golden-yellow. From Greek 'xanthos' meaning 'yellow, golden-yellow, fair'. A colour term (golden-yellow / fair-haired), not the metal gold; used as a mythological epithet in ancient Greek.
What is the origin of the name Xanthe?
Xanthe is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Xanthe?
Xanthe is pronounced “ZAN-thee.”
Is Xanthe a boy or a girl name?
Xanthe is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Xanthe a popular name right now?
Xanthe is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Xanthe?
In 2025, Xanthe ranked #7468 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Xanthe most popular?
Xanthe was most popular in 2025, when about 15 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Xanthe?
Names similar to Xanthe include Hestia, Agape, Eirini, Anthea, Ianthe.
What names go well with Xanthe?
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