Xzavier
Xzavier is a boy's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
New house or new castle.
Origin and history
Xzavier is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Xavier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria. The name entered English usage through Saint Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Jesuits. In the United States, this spelling gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as parents sought an explicit 'Xz' visual emphasis.
Popularity in the United States
8,424 babies in the United States have been named Xzavier since 1880. It ranks #1318 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1091.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- NC (4.9 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 110 |
| 1990-2000 | 817 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,047 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,462 |
| 2020-2029 | 971 |
Nicknames
Xavi, Zay
Fun facts
- The initial 'Xz' combination is an American spelling innovation intended to emphasize the 'ex-zay' pronunciation.
- The name originates from the Basque words 'etxe' meaning house and 'berri' meaning new.