Javier Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationhah-vee-air / /xaˈβjeɾ/Spanish; Basque
Meaning
Spanish: 'the new house'; Basque: 'the one who is bright'
Historical & Cultural Background
Javier is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the Basque place name 'Xabier', which means 'new house'. It is commonly associated with Saint Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Jesuit order and a prominent missionary. The name has been popular in Spanish-speaking countries and has gained recognition in other cultures. Javier has also been embraced in various forms across different languages.
Trend Summary
Javier has maintained a steady popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Xavier
- Javi
International Variants
- Xavier (French)
- Javier (Catalan)
- Javier (Portuguese)
Famous people named Javier
Javier Bardem is a Spanish actor known for his roles in films such as 'No Country for Old Men' and 'Skyfall'.
Javier Hernández, commonly known as Chicharito, is a Mexican professional footballer who has played for clubs like Manchester United and LA Galaxy.
Javier Solana is a Spanish physicist and politician who served as the Secretary General of NATO and the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the EU.
Javier F. Peña is a former Drug Enforcement Administration agent known for his role in the investigation of Pablo Escobar.
Fictional characters named Javier
Javier Peña is a character in the Netflix series 'Narcos', portrayed as a DEA agent involved in the hunt for Pablo Escobar.
Javier is a character in the video game 'Far Cry 6', serving as a member of the resistance against the regime.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Javier was first seen in the United States in 1917. Javier has ranked as high as #271 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Javier has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Javier (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 314 | |
| CA | 285 | |
| FL | 81 | |
| IL | 55 | |
| AZ | 48 | |
| NY | 43 | |
| GA | 38 | |
| WA | 34 | |
| VA | 32 | |
| NC | 30 | |
| WI | 27 | |
| OH | 25 | |
| NV | 24 | |
| MI | 24 | |
| OK | 23 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 36 |
| 1930 | 42 |
| 1931 | 31 |
| 1932 | 36 |
| 1933 | 28 |
| 1934 | 31 |
| 1935 | 27 |
| 1936 | 27 |
| 1937 | 32 |
| 1938 | 32 |
| 1939 | 35 |
| 1940 | 47 |
| 1941 | 46 |
| 1942 | 56 |
| 1943 | 54 |
| 1944 | 51 |
| 1945 | 78 |
| 1946 | 109 |
| 1947 | 110 |
| 1948 | 106 |
| 1949 | 152 |
| 1950 | 228 |
| 1951 | 194 |
| 1952 | 251 |
| 1953 | 267 |
| 1954 | 246 |
| 1955 | 283 |
| 1956 | 339 |
| 1957 | 323 |
| 1958 | 333 |
| 1959 | 436 |
| 1960 | 483 |
| 1961 | 530 |
| 1962 | 587 |
| 1963 | 584 |
| 1964 | 587 |
| 1965 | 575 |
| 1966 | 738 |
| 1967 | 792 |
| 1968 | 739 |
| 1969 | 808 |
| 1970 | 912 |
| 1971 | 966 |
| 1972 | 901 |
| 1973 | 1,036 |
| 1974 | 1,060 |
| 1975 | 1,109 |
| 1976 | 1,054 |
| 1977 | 1,115 |
| 1978 | 1,157 |
| 1979 | 1,140 |
| 1980 | 1,307 |
| 1981 | 1,306 |
| 1982 | 1,293 |
| 1983 | 1,423 |
| 1984 | 1,389 |
| 1985 | 1,424 |
| 1986 | 1,426 |
| 1987 | 1,529 |
| 1988 | 1,569 |
| 1989 | 1,815 |
| 1990 | 1,984 |
| 1991 | 2,134 |
| 1992 | 2,132 |
| 1993 | 2,180 |
| 1994 | 2,271 |
| 1995 | 2,250 |
| 1996 | 2,247 |
| 1997 | 2,291 |
| 1998 | 2,309 |
| 1999 | 2,318 |
| 2000 | 2,493 |
| 2001 | 2,637 |
| 2002 | 2,436 |
| 2003 | 2,502 |
| 2004 | 2,536 |
| 2005 | 2,501 |
| 2006 | 2,592 |
| 2007 | 2,552 |
| 2008 | 2,369 |
| 2009 | 2,017 |
| 2010 | 1,952 |
| 2011 | 1,884 |
| 2012 | 1,775 |
| 2013 | 1,684 |
| 2014 | 1,765 |
| 2015 | 1,702 |
| 2016 | 1,632 |
| 2017 | 1,644 |
| 2018 | 1,550 |
| 2019 | 1,612 |
| 2020 | 1,407 |
| 2021 | 1,425 |
| 2022 | 1,463 |
| 2023 | 1,469 |
| 2024 | 1,435 |