Szander
A Hungarian masculine name representing the Greek name "Alexandros", meaning "defending men".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Szander. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Szander today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Szander births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Szander. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Szander. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,130
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Szander: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Szander by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Szander during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Szander
The given name Szander has its origins in the Hungarian language and culture, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a variation of the name Alexander, derived from the Greek name "Alexandros," which means "defender of men."
In the 11th and 12th centuries, the name Alexander became popular among Hungarian nobility, often spelled as "Sándor" or "Sander." Over time, it evolved into various regional variations, including "Szander," which is a common spelling in certain parts of Hungary and neighboring regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Szander can be found in a 13th-century manuscript documenting the lineage of a Hungarian noble family. This document mentions a nobleman named Szander, who was a prominent figure in the court of King Béla IV during the Mongol invasion of Hungary in the mid-13th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Szander. One of the most famous was Szander Gál (1558-1623), a Hungarian military leader and diplomat who played a crucial role in the Long War against the Ottoman Empire. Another notable figure was Szander Kőrösi Csoma (1784-1842), a Hungarian philologist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of Tibetan language and culture.
In the realm of literature, Szander Remenyik (1900-1962) was a renowned Hungarian poet and essayist, known for his powerful works that explored themes of nationalism, social justice, and the human condition. His poems have been widely studied and celebrated in Hungary and beyond.
In the world of art, Szander Bodor (1933-2005) was a celebrated Hungarian painter and graphic artist, renowned for his unique style that blended elements of surrealism and symbolism. His works have been exhibited in galleries and museums across Europe and are highly regarded in the art world.
Another notable figure was Szander Varjú (1917-2005), a Hungarian football player and manager who had a successful career both as a player and a coach, leading several Hungarian clubs to domestic and international success.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Szander throughout history, but there are undoubtedly many more notable figures who have carried this name and left their mark in various fields.
People
Szander + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Szander as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Szander: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Szander?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Szander going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Szander a common name?
We classify Szander as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Szander most popular?
The single biggest year for Szander was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Szander is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Szander in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Szander a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Szander in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Szander still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Szander in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Szander can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Szander?
You can see how many people have the name Szander on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.