Declining since 2008, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Exavier since 1970
Babies named Exavier per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 542 |
| 2010s | 392 |
| 2020s | 138 |
Meaning & origin
Exavier is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 1970. It peaked in popularity in 2009, when it was given to 52 baby boys, and has since fallen in usage. By 2025, its rank had dropped to 5,208th, with approximately 1 in 94,893 boys receiving the name. The name is most likely a stylized variant of Xavier, borrowing the trendy Ex- prefix seen in other modern names. Exavier has not been recorded in any top state rankings, reflecting its rare and scattered usage. Its appeal lies in its distinctive sound and contemporary feel, making it a choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar root.
Exavier is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1970. It is likely a creative elaboration of the name Xavier, possibly influenced by the fashionable prefix Ex- (as in Exander or Exton). Xavier itself derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house' or 'new home.' Exavier has never ranked in the top 1,000 names in the U.S. and reached its peak popularity in 2009, with 52 births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Xavi, X, Avi
Variants: Xavier
Sibling names for Exavier
Names that share Exavier's style, for a brother or sister.
