Xavier
Peaked at #68 nationally in 2007, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1886, Xavier has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
Play with Xavier
Not quite the name you're after? Generate nicknames and more, based on Xavier.
Pick a style above and hit Generate to see AI-suggested nicknames.
Xavier — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3162
in 1988
Current rank
#15110
in 2024
Years tracked
55
1960–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1960, Xavier reached its peak popularity for girls in 1988, ranking #3162 nationally with 32 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #9493 (2014) to #15110 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Xavier ranks #15110 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #15,110 | 6 |
| 2021 | #10,257 | 10 |
| 2020 | #13,388 | 7 |
| 2019 | #17,860 | 5 |
| 2018 | #17,997 | 5 |
| 2016 | #14,249 | 7 |
| 2015 | #18,980 | 5 |
| 2014 | #9,493 | 12 |
Xavier — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#68
in 2007
Current rank
#102
in 2024
Years tracked
119
1886–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1886, Xavier reached its peak popularity for boys in 2007, ranking #68 nationally with 6,560 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #88 (2014) to #102 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Xavier ranks #102 nationally for boys, with 3,337 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #102 | 3,337 |
| 2023 | #105 | 3,432 |
| 2022 | #100 | 3,617 |
| 2021 | #100 | 3,741 |
| 2020 | #91 | 3,900 |
| 2019 | #90 | 4,191 |
| 2018 | #88 | 4,340 |
| 2017 | #89 | 4,518 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Xavier most popular?
Xavier was most popular in 2007, when it ranked #68 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Xavier becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Xavier?
At least 157,909 babies have been recorded with the name Xavier in the US since 1886, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
Looking for more name ideas like Xavier? Try the Baby Name Generator or compare it against other names on the Name Trends hub.