Zander Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationZAN-der / ˈzændərGreek; English
Meaning
Greek: Defender of men; English: Variant of Alexander
Historical & Cultural Background
Zander is derived from the name Alexander, which has roots in ancient Greek. The name Alexander was popularized by historical figures such as Alexander the Great. In modern times, Zander has emerged as a distinct name, often used as a diminutive or variant of Alexander. It has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Zander has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Xander
International Variants
- Aleksandr (Russian)
- Alejandro (Spanish)
- Alexandre (French)
Famous people named Zander
Zander Lombard is a professional golfer from South Africa.
Zander Fagerson is a Scottish rugby player known for his role as a prop.
Zander Schauffele is an American professional golfer who has competed in major championships.
Zander Harris is a notable figure in the world of competitive gaming.
Fictional characters named Zander
Zander is a character in the video game series 'Dungeons & Dragons' known for his adventurous spirit.
Zander is a character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents' who appears as a friend of Timmy Turner.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zander was first seen in the United States in 1915. Zander has ranked as high as #411 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Zander has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zander (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 79 | |
| CA | 70 | |
| FL | 47 | |
| PA | 42 | |
| MI | 40 | |
| OH | 39 | |
| IN | 37 | |
| NC | 35 | |
| GA | 29 | |
| TN | 27 | |
| NY | 27 | |
| WI | 25 | |
| AZ | 24 | |
| WA | 23 | |
| IL | 21 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 79 |
| 1999 | 109 |
| 2000 | 150 |
| 2001 | 274 |
| 2002 | 420 |
| 2003 | 957 |
| 2004 | 1,141 |
| 2005 | 911 |
| 2006 | 1,081 |
| 2007 | 1,052 |
| 2008 | 1,120 |
| 2009 | 1,147 |
| 2010 | 1,117 |
| 2011 | 1,308 |
| 2012 | 1,471 |
| 2013 | 1,600 |
| 2014 | 1,524 |
| 2015 | 1,470 |
| 2016 | 1,393 |
| 2017 | 1,563 |
| 2018 | 1,400 |
| 2019 | 1,297 |
| 2020 | 1,193 |
| 2021 | 1,150 |
| 2022 | 1,088 |
| 2023 | 926 |
| 2024 | 864 |