How Many People Are Named Xavier?

157,909

people in the United States are named Xavier

1 in 2,121 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#481

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0471%

Of US population

Peak Year

2007

6,576 births

Trend

↓

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, French, Portuguese, Catalan, Spanish (Archaic)
Pronunciation: ZAY-vyər (English), ig-ZAY-vyər (English), GZA-VYE (French), sha-VYER (Portuguese)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning "the new house". This was the surname of the Jesuit priest Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) who was borne in a village of this name. He was a missionary to India, Japan, China, and other areas in East Asia, and he is the patron saint of the Orient and missionaries. His surname has since been adopted as a given name in his honour, chiefly among Catholics.

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⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.5%
Male
99.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 18.4 years old

Young (<30) 135,762
86%
Adult (30–60) 19,672
12.5%
Senior (>60) 2,475
1.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1886 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 21,507
Texas 18,982
New York 10,297
Florida 9,188
Illinois 6,871
Ohio 5,514
Georgia 5,502
Arizona 5,009
Pennsylvania 4,888
Michigan 4,381

💡 Fun Facts About "Xavier"

  • 3,343 babies were named Xavier in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2007
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1886
  • Most popular in California

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