Xavier
Xavier is a boy's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
The new house.
Origin and history
Xavier derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house'. It gained widespread usage following Saint Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Jesuits. In the United States, it is a well-established classical name that has consistently ranked among the top 100 male names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
160,332 babies in the United States have been named Xavier since 1880. It ranks #215 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #100.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- FL (6 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 23 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 111 |
| 1920-1930 | 154 |
| 1930-1940 | 172 |
| 1940-1950 | 395 |
| 1950-1960 | 956 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,799 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,869 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,041 |
| 1990-2000 | 24,290 |
| 2000-2010 | 52,490 |
| 2010-2019 | 48,739 |
| 2020-2029 | 21,282 |
Famous people named Xavier
- Xavier Rhodes: Athlete, Football Player
- Xavier Woods: Wrestler, Entertainer
- Xavier Cugat: Musician, Bandleader
Nicknames
Xavi, Zay, Xav
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Basque castle of Javier, derived from 'etxe berri' meaning new house.
- Xavier has risen significantly in U.S. popularity since the 1990s, remaining a mainstay in the top 100 boys' names.