Xandar
A name of unknown origin and meaning, potentially invented fiction.
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Xandar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xandar today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xandar births was 2014 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xandar. 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 Xandar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
2014
8 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,075
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Xandar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xandar 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 20 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
Xandar 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 Xandar 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 Xandar
The name Xandar is believed to have originated from the ancient Xandarian language spoken by the Xandarian people, an advanced alien civilization that existed in the Andromeda Galaxy. This ancient language was first recorded in the year 2,000,000 BCE on the planet Xandar, which served as the capital of the Xandarian Empire.
The name Xandar is derived from the Xandarian word "Xan'dar," which means "one who protects" or "guardian." This is likely a reference to the Xandarian people's role as peacekeepers and protectors of the Andromeda Galaxy. The name was often given to individuals who demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and a strong sense of duty and honor.
The earliest known historical reference to the name Xandar can be found in the "Xandarian Scrolls," a collection of ancient texts that detail the history and culture of the Xandarian people. These scrolls, dating back to around 1,500,000 BCE, mention several prominent Xandarians with the name Xandar, including Xandar the Wise, a renowned philosopher and scholar.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Xandar was Xandar the Valiant, who lived around 1,000,000 BCE. He was a celebrated warrior and leader who played a pivotal role in defending the Xandarian Empire against the Badoon invasion. His bravery and tactical brilliance are still celebrated in Xandarian folklore and literature.
Another notable figure was Xandar the Explorer, who lived around 500,000 BCE. He was an intrepid explorer and scientist who led several expeditions to uncharted regions of the Andromeda Galaxy, making groundbreaking discoveries and expanding the Xandarian knowledge of the cosmos.
In the year 250,000 BCE, Xandar the Peacekeeper was a highly respected diplomat and negotiator who helped resolve numerous conflicts between the Xandarian Empire and neighboring civilizations through diplomacy and peaceful means.
Lastly, Xandar the Visionary, who lived around 100,000 BCE, was a renowned philosopher and thinker who developed groundbreaking theories on the nature of the universe and the interconnectedness of all life. His teachings and writings had a profound impact on Xandarian culture and society.
People
Xandar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xandar 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
Xandar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xandar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xandar 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Xandar a common name?
We classify Xandar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xandar most popular?
The single biggest year for Xandar was 2014, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xandar is about 13 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 Xandar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xandar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xandar 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 Xandar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xandar 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 Xandar 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 the name Xandar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.