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Xavien

ZAY-vee-en · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name combining Xavier with the popular -ien suffix, or a respelling of Xavier.

2025 rank (boys)
#2,718
Babies named in 2025
47
Peak popularity
2021
2025 frequency
1 in 36,342 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2022

Declining since 2022, #2,718 for boys today.

Popularity of Xavien since 1988

Babies named Xavien per year in U.S. Social Security records.

34681021990200020102020Most births 2021Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s7
1990s75
2000s367
2010s445
2020s456

Meaning & origin

Xavien is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1988, blending the familiar Xavier root with the trendy -ien suffix. It reached its peak in 2021, ranking highest that year, before beginning a slight decline. In 2025, it stood at rank 2,718, with roughly one boy in every 36,342 given the name. The name is most common in Texas and has remained firmly a boy's name since its debut.

Xavien first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, rising in use through the early 2000s. It is likely a modern invention, blending the Xavier root (from the Basque place name Etxaberri, meaning 'the new house') with the fashionable -ien ending seen in names like Darian and Jaylen.

Where Xavien is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: X, Xavi, Zay

Variants: Xavier, Xavian, Zavien

Sibling names for Xavien

Names that share Xavien's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Xavien mean?
Xavien is of uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name derived from Xavier, which itself comes from the Basque place name Etxaberri meaning 'the new house.' It may also be a respelling of Xavier with the popular suffix -ien.
How popular is the name Xavien?
Xavien ranked 2,718 in popularity in 2025, with about 1 in 36,342 baby boys given the name that year. Its peak was in 2021.
Is Xavien a boy's name or a girl's name?
Xavien is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.