Xanthe
How to say it: ZAN-thee · /ˈzænθiː/
From Greek 'xanthos' meaning 'golden-yellow' - mythological Oceanid name, bright and classical.
Xanthe was the 5,977th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 15 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are up about 82% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #4,187 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #5,977 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 15 |
| Share of births | 1 in 221,022 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | +82% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #4,187 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Xanthe peaked in the 1990s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Xanthe is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
Famous people named Xanthe
- Xanthe Huynh (born 1987)American voice actress
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