Ender
Every Ender since 1991 — 1,876 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ender
Ender is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,745 in 2025 with 93 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 1,876 American babies have been named Ender. Its peak came in 2022, when 153 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ender stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ender year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 93 | #1,745 |
| 2024 | — | — | 111 | #1,564 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,540 | 110 | #1,583 |
| 2022 | — | — | 153 | #1,264 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,987 | 126 | #1,433 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,546 | 103 | #1,580 |
| 2019 | — | — | 105 | #1,585 |
| 2018 | — | — | 109 | #1,548 |
| 2017 | — | — | 117 | #1,456 |
| 2016 | — | — | 130 | #1,370 |
| 2015 | — | — | 98 | #1,627 |
| 2014 | — | — | 120 | #1,405 |
| 2013 | — | — | 82 | #1,770 |
| 2012 | — | — | 85 | #1,762 |
| 2011 | — | — | 48 | #2,556 |
| 2010 | — | — | 57 | #2,269 |
| 2009 | — | — | 40 | #2,966 |
| 2008 | — | — | 34 | #3,306 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31 | #3,465 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,402 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,662 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,247 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,953 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,213 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,584 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,040 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,248 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ender in 2025?
Ender ranked #1,745 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 93 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ender?
1,876 babies have been named Ender in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ender most popular?
Ender peaked in 2022, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Ender a boy or girl name?
Ender is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ender rising or falling?
Ender is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.