Xion
Xion is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Ties to 'tide' or 'crest' in Japanese wordplay, though primarily recognized as a modern fantasy name.
Origin and history
Xion is a modern invented name that gained widespread cultural recognition through Japanese video game media, particularly the Kingdom Hearts franchise. It has recently grown in popularity in the United States as a rare, modern given name for boys. Its sound aligns with popular contemporary trends featuring the letter 'X'.
Popularity in the United States
1,003 babies in the United States have been named Xion since 1880. It ranks #3679 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1444.
States where it is most popular
- FL (21.9 %)
- CA (20 %)
- TX (17.1 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- GA (8.9 %)
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 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 159 |
| 2010-2019 | 342 |
| 2020-2029 | 492 |
Famous people named Xion
- Xion: Video Game Character
Fun facts
- The name achieved global recognition through the character Xion introduced in the video game Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days in 2009.
- Nearly half of all U.S. male birth records for the name Xion since 1880 were recorded between 2020 and 2025.