Xavier
Xavier first appears in US records in 1886. It peaked in 2007, when 6,561 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,232.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Xavier popular?
Declining Xavier is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 21,282 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 48,739 | |
| 2000s | 52,490 | |
| 1990s | 24,290 | |
| 1980s | 7,041 | |
| 1970s | 2,869 | |
| 1960s | 1,799 | |
| 1950s | 956 | |
| 1940s | 395 | |
| 1930s | 172 | |
| 1920s | 154 | |
| 1910s | 111 | |
| 1900s | 6 | |
| 1890s | 23 | |
| 1880s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Xavier mean?
From the Basque Etxeberria, “new house,” the birthplace of Saint Francis Xavier.
Nicknames for Xavier
- Xavi
- Zave
Variants & spellings
- Javier
- Xabier
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xavier mean?
Xavier means New house. From the Basque Etxeberria, “new house,” the birthplace of Saint Francis Xavier.
What is the origin of the name Xavier?
Xavier is of Basque origin.
How do you pronounce Xavier?
Xavier is pronounced “ZAY-vee-er.”
Is Xavier a boy or a girl name?
Xavier is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Xavier a popular name right now?
Xavier is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Xavier?
In 2025, Xavier ranked #108 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Xavier most popular?
Xavier was most popular in 2007, when about 6,561 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Xavier?
Common nicknames for Xavier include Xavi, Zave.
What names are similar to Xavier?
Names similar to Xavier include Sebastian, Julian, Dominic, Gabriel.
What names go well with Xavier?
Basque names that pair well with Xavier include Naia.