boy name
Zander
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#397 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Zander in the US, 1880–2025
Zander first appears in US records in 1915. It peaked in 2013, when 1,600 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 804.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zander popular?
Steady Zander has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.
| 2020s | 6,036 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14,146 | |
| 2000s | 8,253 | |
| 1990s | 288 | |
| 1980s | 12 | |
| 1930s | 6 | |
| 1910s | 9 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zander a boy or a girl name?
Zander is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Zander a popular name right now?
Zander has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.
How popular is the name Zander?
In 2025, Zander ranked #397 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zander most popular?
Zander was most popular in 2013, when about 1,600 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.