Declining since 2001, #274 for boys today.
Popularity of Javier since 1917
Babies named Javier per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 155 |
| 1930s | 321 |
| 1940s | 809 |
| 1950s | 2,899 |
| 1960s | 6,423 |
| 1970s | 10,452 |
| 1980s | 14,482 |
| 1990s | 22,115 |
| 2000s | 24,637 |
| 2010s | 17,204 |
| 2020s | 8,461 |
Meaning & origin
Javier, the Spanish form of Xavier, has been a steady presence in American baby names since it first appeared in U.S. records in 1917. Its highest point came in 2001, when it peaked in popularity, and since then the name has been slowly falling. In 2025, Javier ranked 274, with about 1 in 1,364 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is particularly concentrated in states with large Hispanic populations, including Delaware, Arizona, and California. Javier's enduring appeal lies in its strong cultural ties, especially to Spanish-speaking communities, and its connection to the revered Saint Francis Xavier. Its sound is distinct and melodic, making it a recognizable yet not overly common choice.
Javier is the Spanish form of the Basque name Xabier, derived from the place name Etxaberri, meaning 'new house' or 'castle'. The name gained prominence through Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552), a co-founder of the Jesuit order and a missionary to Asia. It has remained popular in Spanish-speaking countries and among Hispanic communities in the United States.
Where Javier is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Javier” around the world
Where Javier lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Javi
Sibling names for Javier
Names that share Javier's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Camila, Isabella, Valentina, Luna, Alejandra, Araceli, Aracely, Blanca, Bonita, Carmelita, Delores, Dulce, Elvira, Faviola, Felipa, Ines, Isela, Itzayana, Jessenia, Lizeth, Lolita, Lupita, Margarita, Maribel, Maricela, Marisela, Marisol, Maritza, Mercedes, Mireya, Monserrat, Montserrat, Odalys, Paloma, Pilar, Rocio, Rosario, Serita, Vanesa, Yadira, Yajaira, Yanely, Yaritza, Yesenia, Adelaida, Adelita, Anayeli, Angeles, Briseyda, Candelaria, Caridad, Carlota, Carmina, Citlalli, Concha, Consuela, Criselda, Eimy, Gracia, Isamar, Jacinda, Joseline, Kathia, Lisset, Marbella, Maricella, Marita, Mercedez, Monserrath, Nidia, Perla, Priscila, Rosio, Teresita, Vanita, Verenice, Yahaira, Yamilex, Yanet, Yatziri, Ysabel, Zoraida, Anakaren, Aracelia, Aracelis, Araseli, Arelys, Argelia, Asusena, Cherita, Claritza, Consuella, Damarys, Eneida, Estefana, Esthela, Evita, Feliz, Irasema, Janira, Jaquita, Jaritza, Leonela, Lisseth, Luzelena, Luzmaria, Manuelita, Mariadelcarmen, Mariaisabel, Marieta, Mariluz, Mariposa, Mery, Montoya, Monzerrat, Naydelin, Nereyda, Nicolasa, Omaira, Rosenda, Senora, Tere, Yaneth, Yarelis, Yaritzi, Yashira, Yatzil, Yeimi, Yelitza, Yezenia, Yoseline, Zuleyma, Anacristina, Armenta, Artemisa, Asuncion, Betzaida, Brizeida, Carmita, Celita, Charo, Dilcia, Dionisia, Febe, Grasiela, Ignacia, Itsel, Janelis, Janeliz, Janitza, Jazmarie, Jissel, Leonila, Macarena, Marielis, Marimar, Marizol, Marleni, Marlita, Mersades, Molina, Moncerrat, Ortencia, Piedad, Renada, Reynalda, Rosalita, Sevilla, Yahayra, Yajayra, Yalitza, Yareliz, Yuritza, Yuritzi, Estephani, Monserratt, Pura, Almendra, Anacaren, Annahi, Aracelly, Belkys, Betzayda, Brendaliz, Casilda, Chiquitta, Cintya, Felicidad, Fermina, Glorimar, Iveliz, Jaimarie, Karlita, Lety, Mariadelaluz, Mariadelosang, Marianita, Marieliz, Maripaz, Martita, Mata, Mercadez, Mercedies, Morayma, Querida, Sitlaly, Solena, Xitlally, Yaqueline, Yarielis, Yarithza, Yaxeni, Yomara, Yomaris
Brothers: Mateo, Santiago, Diego, Alejandro, Lucas, Adolfo, Alonso, Alonzo, Alvaro, Amador, Armando, Cortez, Domingo, Enrique, Estevan, Fernando, Fidel, Gerardo, Gonzalo, Gustavo, Heriberto, Hernan, Hilario, Humberto, Manny, Marcelino, Marquez, Maximo, Octavio, Pablo, Raymundo, Reinaldo, Reyes, Rico, Roberto, Rodrigo, Rogelio, Salvador, Santos, Wilfredo, Abelardo, Alphonzo, Amado, Braulio, Carlito, Cristo, Fermin, Florencio, Gabino, Hipolito, Jeancarlos, Josemanuel, Justo, Manolo, Miguelangel, Osvaldo, Pascual, Refugio, Reymundo, Rojelio, Roque, Xavi, Yadiel, Albaro, Ambrosio, Angelito, Carlitos, Casimiro, Chavez, Cisco, Cristoval, Cruzito, Diago, Encarnacion, Enrigue, Enrrique, Esteven, Froilan, Hernando, Ildefonso, Jaquel, Jatniel, Jenaro, Lalo, Magdaleno, Oracio, Remigio, Santi, Sesar, Victorino, Benedicto, Bulmaro, Delfin, Donaldo, Erique, Feliciano, Fernandez, Franciso, Jhovanny, Josemaria, Juanmiguel, Maurisio, Monterio, Nicasio, Paco, Raymondo, Romon, Seve, Travius, Yanuel, Inigo, Alfonsa, Aneudy, Axavier, Canuto, Castulo, Cervando, Charvez, Damaso, Eduar, Esiquio, Evelio, Everado, Gerado, Jandiel, Javious, Josejuan, Jovann, Manolito, Manuelito, Roldan, Torrez, Ysmael
Names like Javier
Names whose popularity has moved with Javier's over the last 50 years.
