Javier
Peaked at #149 nationally in 1998, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1917, Javier has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Javier — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3937
in 1982
Last ranked
#16199
in 2023
Years tracked
44
1963–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1963, Javier reached its peak popularity for girls in 1982, ranking #3937 nationally with 20 babies given the name that year.
Javier hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #16199.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #16,199 | 5 |
| 2009 | #14,327 | 7 |
| 2008 | #16,265 | 6 |
| 2005 | #15,297 | 6 |
| 2004 | #8,451 | 13 |
| 2003 | #16,832 | 5 |
| 2002 | #10,576 | 9 |
| 2001 | #10,460 | 9 |
Javier — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#149
in 1998
Current rank
#247
in 2024
Years tracked
107
1917–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1917, Javier reached its peak popularity for boys in 1998, ranking #149 nationally with 2,309 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #217 (2014) to #247 (2024) — a 12% drop.
As of 2024, Javier ranks #247 nationally for boys, with 1,435 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #247 | 1,435 |
| 2023 | #239 | 1,469 |
| 2022 | #239 | 1,463 |
| 2021 | #249 | 1,425 |
| 2020 | #250 | 1,407 |
| 2019 | #235 | 1,612 |
| 2018 | #244 | 1,550 |
| 2017 | #231 | 1,644 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Javier most popular?
Javier was most popular in 1998, when it ranked #149 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Javier becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Javier?
At least 107,193 babies have been recorded with the name Javier in the US since 1917, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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