Xavi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Xavi originates from Catalan and means 'new house'. It evolved from the name Javier, which has Basque roots. The name gained prominence in the late 20th century due to notable athletes. Xavi is often viewed positively, associated with modernity and success, and has no biblical significance.
The name Xavi is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Xavi has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Xavi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2038th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1493rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Xavi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Xavi"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɑːvi/
Origin
Catalan
Etymology
Xavi is a diminutive form of the name Javier, which is derived from the Basque place name 'etxaberri', meaning 'new house'.
Meaning
new house
Language Evolution
Javier, Xavier
Historical Usage
Xavi gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly due to the fame of Spanish footballer Xavi Hernández.
Variants & Derivatives
Xavier, Javier
Modern Popularity & Image
Xavi is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with sports and leadership.
Famous People
Xavi Hernández, Xavi Alonso
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Xavi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Xavi"
"Xavi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2038th of 24088 | 974 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1493rd of 23106 | 1,398 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Xavi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.61% 2044th/4582 |
41.67% 2152nd/5164 |
21.84% 1597th/7313 |
15.57% 1162nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
46.61% 1857th/3984 |
40.29% 1808th/4487 |
22.21% 1515th/6822 |
16.97% 1065th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Xavi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Xavi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Xavi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.