Rising since 2015, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Xen since 2001
Babies named Xen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 20 |
| 2010s | 0 | 16 |
| 2020s | 12 | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Xen is a modern, rare name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2001. Since 2015, it has been on a rising trajectory, with its peak rank occurring in 2022. In 2025, it ranked 6,143 with an incidence of 1 in 122,005 births. The name is most common among boys, though its short, crisp sound lends itself to unisex appeal. As a contemporary coinage, Xen carries no historical baggage, making it a blank slate for a new generation. Its similarity to names like Xander and Zane places it within the trend of 'X' names gaining quiet traction in recent decades.
Xen likely originated as a modern English coinage, possibly influenced by the Greek root 'xen-' (as in xenos 'foreign, stranger') or as a short form of names like Xander. It emerged as a given name in the early 2000s in the United States, initially recorded in 2001. The name has seen gradual increase in usage, particularly in the 2020s.
Sibling names for Xen
Names that share Xen's style, for a brother or sister.
