Zavier
Zavier is a boy's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
New house.
Origin and history
Zavier is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Xavier, which originates from the Basque place name Etxeberria. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name offers a contemporary, Z-initial twist on a classical name.
Popularity in the United States
7,047 babies in the United States have been named Zavier since 1880. It ranks #1433 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #876.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.9 %)
- CA (11 %)
- OH (9.7 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- NY (7 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 57 |
| 1980-1990 | 164 |
| 1990-2000 | 665 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,070 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,635 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,444 |
Nicknames
Zay, Zave
Fun facts
- Zavier replaces the traditional 'X' in Xavier with 'Z' to reflect the common modern English pronunciation directly.
- The name traces back to the Basque place name Etxeberria, formed from 'etxe' (house) and 'berri' (new).