Jabier Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationhah-BYER / /xaˈβjeɾ/Basque; Spanish
Meaning
Basque: God is gracious; Spanish: variant of Javier
Historical & Cultural Background
Jabier is a name of Basque origin, derived from the name Javier. It is commonly used in Spain and among Spanish-speaking populations. The name is associated with Saint Francis Xavier, a prominent missionary and co-founder of the Jesuit order. The Basque language and culture have a rich history, contributing to the unique characteristics of names like Jabier.
Similar Names
Variants
- Javier
- Xabier
International Variants
- Xavier (French)
- Javier (Spanish)
- Jabier (Basque)
Famous people named Jabier
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Fictional characters named Jabier
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jabier was first seen in the United States in 1949. Jabier has ranked as high as #1183 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Jabier has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jabier (1986)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |