An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.
foreigner
Xen is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek xenos, meaning 'stranger, foreigner' or 'guest-friend' — the root of words like xenophile and Zen. It has a philosophical, minimalist quality — just three letters that carry cross-cultural openness.
Xen has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 92 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 16 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 20 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 | #5418 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4733 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3982 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6663 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7474 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8182 |
| 2017 | 6 | #12178 |
| 2005 | 7 | #10110 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8611 |
| 2001 | 5 | #12253 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for boys, Xen has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 17 births since 2003.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2001–2024) · Methodology