Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Iskender

Name: Popularity of the name Iskender in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Iskender, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#5,337 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2019

First Year

2022

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#5337

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Iskender

Iskender first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2019, with 17 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 17 Iskenders were born — ranking #5,337 that year. As of 2026, Iskender ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Iskenders have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Iskender

Phonetically similar names — useful when Iskender is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Esconder
Iskandar
Ascender
Asunder
Descender
Discounter
Skender
Assenter
Descendre
Weekender
Absconder
Eastender

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Iskender

What does the name Iskender mean?

Iskender is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2019. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Iskender in 2026?

In 2026, Iskender ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Iskender most popular?

Iskender reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #5,337 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Iskender a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Iskender is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Iskender?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Iskender include Akoni, Canek, Masiyah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Iskender

Iskender is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 27 births in the dataset. Iskender's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #5,337. Use the chart and map above to compare Iskender's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.