Xaiver Boy

Popularity: #930 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAY-ver //ˈzeɪvər//

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: New house; Latin: Bright; splendid

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Xavier is derived from the Basque place name "Etxeberria," which translates to "the new house." This etymology reflects the name's roots in the Basque language, where "etxe" means "house" and "berri" means "new." The name was Latinized as "Xaverius" when it entered the broader European lexicon, particularly through the influence of Saint Francis Xavier, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the 16th century. His missionary work in Asia and his role as a co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) helped popularize the name across various cultures and languages, including English.

Saint Francis Xavier was canonized in 1622, alongside Ignatius of Loyola and Teresa of Ávila, marking a significant moment in the Catholic tradition. His legacy contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian contexts, particularly within Catholic communities.

The name Xavier began to appear in English texts and records in the late 19th century, often associated with the saint's missionary zeal and dedication to education and evangelism. Culturally, the name Xavier carries connotations of nobility and strength, often associated with the virtues of leadership and service.

The name has been adopted in various forms across different languages, with diminutives such as "Xavi" in Spanish-speaking regions, reflecting its adaptability and resonance in diverse cultural contexts. The enduring significance of the name is also evident in its use in literature and the arts, where it has been employed to evoke themes of exploration and moral integrity.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Xaiver was first seen in the United States in 1976.

Xaiver has ranked as high as #4961 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Xaiver has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Xaiver is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Xaiver was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Xaiver.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 8 8
2024 17 17
2023 11 11
2022 17 17
2021 18 18
2020 9 9
2019 17 17
2018 16 16
2017 18 18
2016 23 23
2015 12 12
2014 20 20
2013 19 19
2012 29 29
2011 34 34
2010 37 37
2009 51 51
2008 49 49
2007 62 62
2006 47 47
2005 54 54
2004 50 50
2003 50 50
2002 34 34
2001 42 42
2000 46 46
1999 32 32
1998 31 31
1997 23 23
1996 28 28
1995 35 35
1994 32 32
1993 26 26
1992 32 32
1991 24 24
1990 20 20
1989 15 15
1988 11 11
1987 13 13
1986 10 10
1983 5 5
1976 5 5

Top States for Xaiver (2010)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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