Xandria
A feminine name perhaps derived from Alexandria, meaning "defending men".
Name Census estimates that about 820 living Americans carry the first name Xandria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xandria today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xandria births was 2003 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xandria. 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.
People living today
820
~ 1 in 417,993 Americans
Peak year
2003
50 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,198
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Xandria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xandria from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 311 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xandria 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 Xandria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xandrias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Xandria
The name Xandria is a relatively modern variant of the name Alexandra, which has its roots in the Greek language. Alexandra is derived from the Greek words "alexo," meaning "to defend," and "andros," meaning "man." Thus, the name Alexandra can be interpreted as "defender of men" or "protector of men."
The earliest known record of the name Xandria dates back to the late 20th century, likely emerging as a creative spelling variation of the traditional name Alexandra. While the name Xandria has no direct historical or cultural significance, it is closely tied to the rich history and meaning of its parent name, Alexandra.
One of the most notable figures in history with the name Alexandra was Alexandra Feodorovna, the Empress of Russia from 1855 to 1860. Born Princess Alix of Hesse and by Rhine in 1872, she married Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, and played a significant role in the events leading up to the Russian Revolution.
Another historically significant Alexandra was Alexandra of Denmark, who was born in 1844 and became the Queen Consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions through her marriage to King Edward VII. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and support for various charitable causes.
In the literary world, Alexandra Kollontai, a Russian revolutionary and diplomat born in 1872, was a prominent figure. She was an influential Marxist feminist and played a key role in the Bolshevik Revolution. Her writings and activism contributed to the advancement of women's rights in the early 20th century.
The name Alexandra, and by extension its variant Xandria, has also been associated with fictional characters. One notable example is Alexandra Rohatyn, a recurring character in the popular television series "The Sopranos," where she was portrayed as a ambitious and intelligent young woman navigating the complexities of the criminal underworld.
Lastly, Alexandra Daddario, an American actress born in 1986, has gained recognition for her roles in various films and television shows, including "True Detective," "San Andreas," and "Baywatch." Her career as a successful actress has further popularized the name in recent times.
People
Xandria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xandria 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
Xandria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xandria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 820 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xandria 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 417,993 US residents.
Is Xandria a common name?
We classify Xandria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 837 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xandria most popular?
The single biggest year for Xandria was 2003, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xandria is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Xandria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xandria in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.