Skender Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SKEN-der /ˈskɛndər/
Origin: Albanian; Turkish
Meaning: Albanian: defender; Turkish: variant of Alexander
Historical & Cultural Background
Skender is a name of Albanian origin, derived from the name Alexander, meaning 'defender'. It is commonly used in Albania and among Albanian communities.
The name is also found in Turkish culture, where it serves as a variant of Alexander. The historical figure Skanderbeg, a national hero of Albania, has contributed to the name's prominence in the region.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Skender was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Skender has ranked as high as #15325 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Skender has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Skender is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Skender was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Skender.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 11 |
Top States for Skender
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