Xerxes Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Xerxes means 'ruler over heroes'.
Meaning of the Name Xerxes
Xerxes is a name of Persian origin. It is derived from the Old Persian name 'Khashayarsha' which means 'ruler over heroes'. Xerxes was a popular name among the Achaemenid kings of ancient Persia, most notably Xerxes I who ruled from 486 to 465 BC. The name carries a sense of power, leadership, and authority.
Popularity of the Name Xerxes
The popularity for the name Xerxes peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,389 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Xerxes had the most male births in 2018 with 21, which ranked number 4,608 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Xerxes has increased sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 17 births, an increase of 41.67%. Among males, Xerxes has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 17 births, an increase of 41.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Xerxes
- 20 Year Trend of Xerxes: 112.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Xerxes: 41.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Xerxes: 41.67%
Popularity of Xerxes by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Xerxes. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Xerxes in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Xerxes is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Xerxes
- Total Births of Xerxes: 18 (3.54%)
- Male Births of Xerxes: 18 (3.54%)
Given the upward trend of Xerxes over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.54% increase in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. Male births for Xerxes have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 18 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.54%.