Xavi
Xavi is a boy's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
New house.
Origin and history
Xavi is a short form of Xavier, originating from the Basque place name Etxeberria, which means new house. While historically rooted in Spanish and Catalan contexts, it has grown in popularity in the United States as a standalone given name. Its usage is modern and heavily influenced by prominent international figures in sports.
Popularity in the United States
2,486 babies in the United States have been named Xavi since 1880. It ranks #2596 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1336.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.4 %)
- TX (20.9 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 202 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,669 |
| 2020-2029 | 615 |
Famous people named Xavi
- Xavi Hernández: Footballer, Manager
- Xavi Simons: Footballer
Fun facts
- Although traditionally used as an affectionate nickname for Xavier, Xavi has increasingly been registered as an official standalone given name.
- The name's international popularity surged due to famous football figures like the Spanish midfielder and manager Xavi Hernández.