How Popular (or Rare) was Zander in 2017?

🇺🇸 United States • Girl

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#18,382
2017 Rank
5
2017 Births
#12,751
Best Rank (2004)
8
Peak Year (2004)
36
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 345,176
Rarity Factor (2017)

📊 The Zander Story

Zander is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #18382 in 2017 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 8 births ranking #12751. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 345,176 girls born was named Zander. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Short form of Alexander  |  Meaning: defending men

Zander is a modern-feeling short form of Alexander meaning defending men. It feels energetic, stylish, and easy to carry.

The name rose as a fresher alternative to Alexander and alongside forms like Xander. Its modern strength comes from combining classical roots with a leaner sound.

Did you know?Zander and Xander show how the same ancient name can generate multiple modern short-form favourites.
Similar namesXander, Zane, Zayn, Theo, Leo

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