Xandir
A masculine name derived from Alexander, meaning "protector of men".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Xandir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xandir today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xandir births was 2012 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xandir. 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 Xandir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2012
6 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,210
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Xandir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xandir from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xandir 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 Xandir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xandir
The name Xandir has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization of Italy, dating back to the 8th century BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "xantir," which means "protector" or "guardian." The Etruscans were a highly advanced culture known for their art, architecture, and religious practices.
The earliest recorded use of the name Xandir can be found in a series of inscriptions on Etruscan tombs and artifacts from the 6th century BC. These inscriptions often referred to individuals with the name Xandir as members of the elite classes or as warriors who protected their communities.
In the 4th century BC, the name Xandir gained further prominence when it appeared in several texts written by Greek philosophers and historians who documented the Etruscan civilization. One notable mention was in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who described a powerful Etruscan leader named Xandir leading his people in a battle against the invading Roman forces.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Xandir fell out of common usage, but it resurfaced in the Renaissance period. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Xandir Borgia, a 15th-century Italian nobleman and patron of the arts, born in 1451 and died in 1519. He was known for his support of artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
In the 18th century, a French explorer and adventurer named Xandir Duplantier (1723-1795) gained fame for his travels across the Americas and his detailed accounts of the indigenous cultures he encountered. His writings and maps contributed significantly to the understanding of the region's geography and people.
Another notable figure with the name Xandir was Xandir Kovalenko (1886-1967), a Ukrainian painter and sculptor who played a crucial role in the development of avant-garde art movements in the early 20th century. His works are celebrated for their bold colors, abstract forms, and experimental techniques.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Xandir has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, its rich cultural significance and associations with protection, guardianship, and artistic expression have endured, making it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with a distinct historical legacy.
People
Xandir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xandir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xandir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xandir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xandir 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Xandir a common name?
We classify Xandir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xandir most popular?
The single biggest year for Xandir was 2012, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xandir is about 16 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 Xandir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xandir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xandir 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 Xandir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xandir 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 Xandir 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 have Xandir as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.