Declining since 2008, #108 for boys today.
Popularity of Xavier since 1886
Babies named Xavier per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 23 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 111 |
| 1920s | 154 |
| 1930s | 172 |
| 1940s | 395 |
| 1950s | 956 |
| 1960s | 1,799 |
| 1970s | 2,869 |
| 1980s | 7,041 |
| 1990s | 24,290 |
| 2000s | 52,490 |
| 2010s | 48,739 |
| 2020s | 21,282 |
Meaning & origin
Xavier first entered U.S. birth records in 1886, but its modern rise began in the late 20th century. It peaked at rank #58 in 2007, and as of 2025 it sits at #108, showing a gradual decline since 2008. Approximately 1 in every 528 newborns is named Xavier, reflecting its sustained presence though not as frequent as in its heyday. The name is most popular in New Mexico, the District of Columbia, and Alaska, regions with significant Hispanic Catholic populations or diverse naming styles. Despite the downward trajectory, Xavier remains a widely recognized choice, balancing cultural heritage with a crisp, modern sound.
Xavier derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house' or 'castle'. It became a Spanish given name through the 16th-century missionary Francis Xavier, co-founder of the Jesuit order, whose surname was taken from the castle of Javier in Navarre. The name has been common among Roman Catholic families across the Spanish-speaking world.
Where Xavier 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.
“Xavier” around the world
Where Xavier lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
42
babies in 2025
Quebec
64
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#43
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: X, Xavi, Xave, Zave
Sibling names for Xavier
Names that share Xavier's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Isabella, Sofia, Camila, Valentina, Olivia, Angelique, Desiree, Dominique, Nayeli, Priscilla, Roxanne, Alesha, Ashante, Caprice, Caressa, Chanelle, Destiney, Eboni, Felisha, Iyanna, Jazmin, Kasandra, Kimora, Niyah, Roxanna, Yazmin, Zamya, Zaniyah, Zariyah, Aleyah, Amarie, Ariyana, Azeneth, Breasia, Breonna, Citlali, Elexus, Erykah, Gizelle, Illiana, Jailah, Jaleah, Jazelle, Jazlene, Jazzmine, Laniyah, Laticia, Makiya, Myranda, Nakiya, Porsha, Shamia, Siera, Solange, Tamyra, Tionna, Vivianne, Xitlali, Xitlaly, Xochilt, Xyla, Yadhira, Yatziri, Zandra, Zeta, Zulema, Adreana, Aliciana, Alyiah, Alyxandra, Alyxandria, Amaiyah, Ambrielle, Andraya, Anesia, Annissa, Antasia, Aracelli, Ashanty, Cerissa, Chaniya, Cieara, Citlally, Coraima, Corynne, Daejah, Damaria, Darielle, Deajah, Demiyah, Deniyah, Deziray, Ivyanna, Jakeria, Jalaysia, Jalicia, Jameria, Jamille, Jamyla, Jaquetta, Jaselle, Jasiyah, Jatziri, Jaziya, Jazmen, Jezelle, Kamaiyah, Kaneisha, Kattaleya, Keairra, Keyasia, Kimorah, Kyasia, Lakira, Lanasia, Latecia, Leasia, Letisia, Leylanie, Lizett, Loyola, Makyia, Malaysha, Maleyah, Marionna, Nakira, Nakyla, Nalayah, Nayelis, Quetzali, Quetzalli, Quetzaly, Reginae, Sabryna, Sapphira, Shakina, Shakiyla, Shakyra, Shaliyah, Shanyah, Sheneka, Sianni, Skarlett, Syerra, Syniah, Takyra, Tanasia, Tanyla, Tariah, Tatiyanna, Teesha, Teirra, Tempestt, Tkeyah, Torianna, Vaneza, Xareni, Xitlalli, Xochil, Xylia, Yamilette, Yetzali, Yezenia, Yomaira, Zamaria, Zamiah, Zharia, Zitlaly, Zyanya, Zyasia, Zykia, Adriannah, Ahniyah, Akeria, Akiera, Amarilys, Amarissa, Ameyah, Anahis, Analysa, Anaysia, Angelice, Anissia, Anjelique, Annalisse, Antonique, Ariyanah, Aubreyana, Avrielle, Brisia, Briyonna, Calianna, Chakira, Chandria, Chaniyah, Chauntelle, Chiana, Dalaysia, Danaisha, Deanndra, Deasha, Dezyre, Dynasia, Ebonique, Geselle, Hiliana, Ismerai, Itzayanna, Iyanla, Jacquiline, Jaeliana, Jahnia, Jaima, Jakyia, Jalexis, Jaleya, Jamariah, Jamilex, Jasibe, Jasmarie, Jazari, Jazilyn, Jazzelle, Jennavecia, Jermya, Jonasia, Kalaysia, Kashay, Ketzaly, Keyerra, Khamiyah, Kiwana, Kiyonna, Klaryssa, Ladasia, Laveah, Lexiana, Marlaysia, Meztli, Nahiara, Nakhia, Namiyah, Narissa, Nashae, Nyemah, Nykira, Quintasia, Roniyah, Samaiyah, Shakiyah, Shamara, Shantasia, Shanyla, Shariya, Takila, Takita, Takya, Tonantzin, Tyeasha, Tyriana, Venisha, Xamira, Xaniyah, Xariah, Xiamara, Xochitl, Yajahira, Yamira, Yoali, Yuritzy, Zamantha, Zandrea, Zanyia, Zaveah, Zayanna, Ziyonna, Akeia, Dalicia, Jacqulyne, Jadae, Nasly, Adeana, Ahnesti, Akeema, Alexzia, Alondria, Ameshia, Angelyse, Anjanae, Annalysse, Arlisha, Ashawna, Ashonte, Aujanae, Avangelina, Avyonna, Benicia, Breniyah, Carizma, Chandel, Chantella, Chasmine, Christasia, Daionna, Daizha, Dajae, Damyiah, Desirre, Destina, Desyre, Deyona, Dezhane, Diavion, Domini, Emonnie, Evangelyne, Eztli, Fantashia, Guiselle, Ithzel, Itzamar, Iveliz, Jaedah, Jahmiya, Jahnaya, Jalexia, Jalexus, Jalyah, Jamilett, Janiyha, Jaquasia, Jazsmin, Jecenia, Jezabelle, Jhanae, Jizel, Kadisha, Karolyna, Kenyia, Khianna, Krystianna, Lakeasha, Lakethia, Lanijah, Latissa, Makaylia, Manessa, Markiyah, Mercadez, Miasha, Monasia, Montasia, Monzerrath, Mykeria, Naje, Niajah, Princessa, Quaniya, Quantia, Quierra, Raliyah, Rashay, Rasheema, Reisha, Rickeya, Santasia, Sarissa, Saryna, Satoria, Shakiah, Shakirra, Shamarie, Sharnay, Shatira, Sitlali, Sophonie, Syleena, Taejah, Takhia, Takyah, Takyla, Tanazia, Tasheema, Tashera, Tationna, Tattiana, Teleah, Titianna, Verenise, Vyctoria, Xayah, Xcaret, Xiadani, Xitlalic, Yamaris, Yariana, Yasenia, Yaxeni, Yazmyne, Yoatzi, Yoceline, Yoltzin, Yurani, Zakyia, Zamyia, Zanaiya, Ziasia
Brothers: Sebastian, Adrian, Mateo, Julian, Gabriel, Damon, Antwon, Darrius, Demarco, Jamarcus, Jamelle, Jaquan, Jasiah, Javon, Kamari, Keyon, Malique, Marlon, Marquan, Marquis, Semaj, Treveon, Adarius, Ahmari, Alexavier, Antuan, Aundre, Camari, Darious, Daunte, Davante, Demitrius, Denzell, Diante, Jacorey, Jacquez, Jahlil, Jajuan, Jameer, Javian, Jawan, Juwan, Kadeem, Kavon, Kemari, Keonte, Martez, Rasheem, Rasheen, Serafin, Shemar, Tahj, Tyrique, Xavian, Xavien, Zavion, Zyair, Zymir, Alante, Allante, Alonte, Arnez, Cartez, Daevon, Dajour, Damar, Damarian, Dameion, Deandrae, Dekari, Demani, Demarious, Demarko, Demetrus, Denys, Deontre, Dmari, Jahmal, Jamael, Jamare, Jamaris, Jameir, Javar, Jawaun, Jquan, Kahari, Keyontae, Keyonte, Khyri, Kymoni, Maliek, Marqus, Montrez, Rahmel, Rashun, Shavar, Tavarus, Tayveon, Tevon, Tijuan, Trumaine, Tyreece, Xadrian, Xzavion, Zamar, Zyir, Zymere, Akeen, Alontae, Anquan, Ashaun, Azavier, Cadarius, Chamar, Cortavious, Dajaun, Davonn, Demetreus, Devondre, Diondre, Diontae, Fuquan, Jacarri, Jahaad, Jahrell, Jakori, Jamai, Jamarco, Jamareon, Jamiere, Jaquavion, Jaquin, Jauan, Javius, Jejuan, Jontrell, Jshawn, Kaheem, Keyondre, Kiandre, Mahlik, Malikye, Marcellis, Monterio, Montrail, Myheir, Ollin, Quante, Sequan, Shabazz, Tacari, Tajon, Tamarius, Tenoch, Teyon, Tiquan, Trevante, Tyheim, Tyquez, Tyriek, Xzayvion, Zaul, Zaveon, Zavian, Ziair, Zyden, Zyheir, Daruis, Jiaire, Jshaun, Keisean, Lavante, Savien, Amareon, Arshawn, Atzin, Axavier, Aztlan, Daimien, Damare, Damaree, Damarri, Dameian, Damieon, Darkiel, Dartanion, Dawaun, Demaryius, Demitrus, Dequante, Dequincy, Derrico, Devaunte, Dimetrius, Divante, Dmoni, Dominie, Dominiq, Jachai, Jahmani, Jaimere, Jamarea, Jaquese, Jarious, Javelle, Jazael, Jazai, Jazhiel, Jemaine, Jeramyah, Joquan, Khrystian, Kiondre, Kishaun, Lavonta, Marcquis, Marquist, Marquiz, Nycere, Omauri, Oshae, Quintavis, Semaje, Shaheim, Stephaun, Syere, Taiquan, Tavious, Trelon, Tyhir, Xachary, Zyiere
Names like Xavier
Names whose popularity has moved with Xavier's over the last 50 years.

