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.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 18.4 years old
📈 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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