Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Zander.
National Rank (2025)
#397
All-Time Peak Rank
#230 (2013)
Total U.S. Births
28,750
Unisex Distribution99.9% Boy / 0.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Zander Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Zander
According to SSA data, Zander achieved its highest historical rank of #230 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2013 with 1,600 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 45.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 36 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Zander scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-45.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,600Births in 2013
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
36Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:9
1920s:0
1930s:6
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:12
1990s:288
2000s:8,253
2010s:14,146
2020s:6,036
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesZan-der
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with Z, a letter used by only 2.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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