Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1927
Xenophon
15 babies named Xenophon in U.S. Social Security records since 1927, with the highest year being 1927. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1927–1974
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Xenophon is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 15 have been recorded since 1927.
Social Security Administration records show Xenophon recorded 15 times among boys since 1927, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1927 to 1974.
- 15 total births
- 1927–1974 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Xenophon since 1927, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1974.
- 15
- total births
- 1927–1974
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Xenophon was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
5 babies were named Xenophon in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Xenophon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Xenophon's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded.
Xenophon at a glance
Last recorded 1974Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Xenophon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1974
- Peak year (1927)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Xenophon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Xenophon's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Xenophon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 5 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Xenophon? ▼
Since 1927, Social Security records show 15 babies named Xenophon. The most recent recorded year was 1974. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 5 births.
When was Xenophon most popular? ▼
Xenophon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
How long has the name Xenophon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Xenophon since 1927 -- 48 years through the most recent 1974 data.
What names are similar to Xenophon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Xen, Xeng, Xeno, Xenos, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Xenophon's data
- Xenophon's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1970s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Xenophon
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Xenophon
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Xeng Boy
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Xeno Boy
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Xenos Boy
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Xenon Boy
5 births
Compare Xenophon side by side: Xenophon vs Xen Xenophon vs Xeng Xenophon vs Xeno
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1927–1974 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Xenophon: Baby Name Since 1927 - 15 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/xenophon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Xenophon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.