Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Xavious since 1990
Babies named Xavious per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Xavious is an uncommon modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1990, the same year as its peak usage. Despite over three decades of use, it has never cracked the top 1000 and remains exceptionally rare, with fewer than five births per year on average. The name's trajectory has been rising since 2020, suggesting growing interest in unconventional X-starting names. Its lack of top state concentration and consistent low frequency make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that stands out.
Xavious is a rare modern name, likely derived from the more common Xavier, itself from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning 'new house'. The spelling Xavious appears to be a creative variation influenced by the fashionable -ious suffix seen in names like Fabious or from Latin-derived adjectives. The name has been recorded in the United States since 1990, used almost exclusively for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Xav, Xavi, Zay
Sibling names for Xavious
Names that share Xavious's style, for a brother or sister.
