Xen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationZEN / /zɛn/Greek; English
Meaning
stranger (Greek); a modern name (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek, Xen derives from 'xenos,' meaning stranger or foreigner, often used in ancient texts to describe outsiders. In English, Xen is a modern creation, reflecting contemporary naming trends that favor unique and short names.
Trend Summary
Xen reflects a growing trend towards unique, modern names.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Xenon
International Variants
- Xénon (French)
- Xeno (Italian)
Famous people named Xen
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Xen was first seen in the United States in 2001. Xen has ranked as high as #1365 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Xen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Xen (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 18 |