Ender Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ender originates from Turkish and means 'ultimate' or 'final'. It has evolved from Old Turkish to modern usage and is often associated with qualities of completeness and intelligence. While it has no biblical relevance, it has gained popularity in contemporary culture through literature and media.
The name Ender is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ender has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ender' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12589th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3810th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1520th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21851st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ender' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ender"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛndər/
Origin
Turkish
Etymology
The name Ender comes from the Turkish word meaning 'ultimate' or 'final'. It is often associated with a sense of completeness or perfection.
Meaning
ultimate, final, complete
Language Evolution
Ender (modern Turkish), Ender (Old Turkish)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly due to its use in popular culture, including literature and film.
Variants & Derivatives
Ender, Enderun, Endra
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ender is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with intelligence and creativity due to its connection with science fiction narratives.
Famous People
Ender Wiggins (fictional character from 'Ender's Game'), Ender Inciarte (professional baseball player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ender"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ender"
"Ender" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12589th of 16616 | 16 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3810th of 24088 | 384 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1520th of 23106 | 1,364 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 21851st of 30306 | 19 |
Regional Popularity of "Ender" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
62.19% 2783rd/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
51.89% 3795th/7313 |
31.35% 2340th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.52% 1933rd/3984 |
58.52% 2626th/4487 |
25.30% 1726th/6822 |
17.27% 1084th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ender" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ender"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ender" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.