Xavier Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationZAY-vee-er / /ˈzeɪviər/Arabic; Basque; Latin
Meaning
Arabic: 'bright'; Basque: 'new house'; Latin: 'the new house'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Xavier has roots in both Arabic and Basque cultures. It is derived from the Basque place name 'Xabier', which means 'new house'. The name gained popularity in the Christian tradition due to Saint Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Jesuit order in the 16th century. It has been used in various cultures and languages, contributing to its widespread appeal.
Trend Summary
Xavier has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Javier
- Xavi
International Variants
- Javier (Spanish)
- Xabier (Basque)
- Xavier (French)
- Xavi (Catalan)
Famous people named Xavier
Xavier Dolan is a Canadian filmmaker and actor, recognized for his work in films such as 'Mommy' and 'Heartbeats'.
Xavier Niel is a French entrepreneur and billionaire, known for founding the telecommunications company Iliad.
Xavier Woods is an American professional wrestler and television personality, known for his work in WWE.
Fictional characters named Xavier
Xavier is a character in the 'X-Men' franchise, known as Professor X, the founder of the X-Men and a powerful telepath.
Xavier is a character in the animated series 'Xavier: Renegade Angel', known for his surreal adventures and philosophical musings.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Xavier was first seen in the United States in 1886. Xavier has ranked as high as #100 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Xavier has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Xavier (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 599 | |
| TX | 458 | |
| FL | 188 | |
| NY | 140 | |
| AZ | 118 | |
| IL | 114 | |
| OH | 108 | |
| GA | 107 | |
| PA | 103 | |
| NC | 87 | |
| MI | 83 | |
| IN | 81 | |
| VA | 71 | |
| WA | 66 | |
| TN | 66 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 28 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 23 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 23 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 36 |
| 1943 | 28 |
| 1944 | 37 |
| 1945 | 35 |
| 1946 | 40 |
| 1947 | 50 |
| 1948 | 60 |
| 1949 | 64 |
| 1950 | 63 |
| 1951 | 79 |
| 1952 | 84 |
| 1953 | 101 |
| 1954 | 106 |
| 1955 | 112 |
| 1956 | 75 |
| 1957 | 123 |
| 1958 | 82 |
| 1959 | 131 |
| 1960 | 126 |
| 1961 | 177 |
| 1962 | 156 |
| 1963 | 182 |
| 1964 | 177 |
| 1965 | 153 |
| 1966 | 211 |
| 1967 | 182 |
| 1968 | 210 |
| 1969 | 226 |
| 1970 | 221 |
| 1971 | 271 |
| 1972 | 255 |
| 1973 | 275 |
| 1974 | 299 |
| 1975 | 308 |
| 1976 | 290 |
| 1977 | 344 |
| 1978 | 333 |
| 1979 | 273 |
| 1980 | 332 |
| 1981 | 345 |
| 1982 | 422 |
| 1983 | 482 |
| 1984 | 534 |
| 1985 | 625 |
| 1986 | 746 |
| 1987 | 970 |
| 1988 | 1,231 |
| 1989 | 1,356 |
| 1990 | 1,647 |
| 1991 | 1,812 |
| 1992 | 2,243 |
| 1993 | 2,447 |
| 1994 | 2,528 |
| 1995 | 2,395 |
| 1996 | 2,507 |
| 1997 | 2,590 |
| 1998 | 2,931 |
| 1999 | 3,190 |
| 2000 | 3,640 |
| 2001 | 3,979 |
| 2002 | 4,648 |
| 2003 | 5,066 |
| 2004 | 5,016 |
| 2005 | 4,879 |
| 2006 | 6,184 |
| 2007 | 6,560 |
| 2008 | 6,288 |
| 2009 | 6,222 |
| 2010 | 5,765 |
| 2011 | 5,449 |
| 2012 | 5,385 |
| 2013 | 4,997 |
| 2014 | 4,788 |
| 2015 | 4,660 |
| 2016 | 4,624 |
| 2017 | 4,518 |
| 2018 | 4,340 |
| 2019 | 4,191 |
| 2020 | 3,900 |
| 2021 | 3,741 |
| 2022 | 3,617 |
| 2023 | 3,432 |
| 2024 | 3,337 |