Masculine dossier · first seen 1974
Xerxes
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2018
Peak births
21
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Xerxes
How many people are named Xerxes?
An estimated 299 living Americans are named Xerxes.
How rare is Xerxes?
Xerxes is very rare among babies today, with 17 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 19% from its 2018 peak.
How old is the typical Xerxes?
The median age of a living American named Xerxes is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 18 years old.
Is Xerxes still popular?
Yes — Xerxes is currently rising in popularity, with 17 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.7× higher than the previous decade.
1974Peak 20182025
Peak year
2018
Decline from peak
19%
2025
17
All-time
304