Declining since 2006, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Xaiver since 1976
Babies named Xaiver per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 283 |
| 2000s | 485 |
| 2010s | 225 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Xaiver is a modern American respelling of Xavier, first recorded in U.S. births in 1976. Its popularity peaked in 2007, when it ranked higher than its current position of 8910 (as of 2025). The name has been on a falling trajectory since 2006, reflecting a broader trend away from creative 'X' spellings of traditional names. With a rarity rate of 1 in 213,510 in 2025, Xaiver remains uncommon. It has not been recorded in any top state data, suggesting its use is scattered across the country. The name's etymology ties it to the Basque name Xavier, meaning 'new house', but Xaiver itself is a purely modern coinage, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive spin on a classic.
Xaiver is a modern American respelling of the name Xavier. Xavier derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house' or 'castle', and became a given name through veneration of Saint Francis Xavier. The spelling Xaiver emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as a creative variant, likely influenced by the popularity of Xavier and the phonetic appeal of the 'X' initial.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: X, Xavy, Xav
Sibling names for Xaiver
Names that share Xaiver's style, for a brother or sister.
