Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Xavier has its origins in Arabic as a variant of the Basque name meaning 'new house'. It evolved from 'Etxaberri' to its current form. The name is associated with positive traits such as sophistication and creativity, and it has no direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈzeɪviər/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Xavier comes from the Basque place name 'Etxaberri', which means 'new house'. It was popularized by Saint Francis Xavier, a Spanish missionary in the 16th century.
Meaning
new house
Language Evolution
Etxaberri, Xavier
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 16th century due to the fame of Saint Francis Xavier, and it has remained a popular name in various cultures ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Xavi, Xav, Xavie
Modern Popularity & Image
Xavier is currently perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with intelligence and creativity.
Famous People
Saint Francis Xavier, Xavier Dolan, Xavier Cugat
📊 Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 6,576 peak births in 2007
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2142nd of 7545 | 227 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1482nd of 6773 | 397 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 712th of 7552 | 1,988 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 500th of 10718 | 4,183 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 210th of 16616 | 22,290 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 88th of 24088 | 77,792 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 91st of 23106 | 50,145 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9591st of 12526 | 17 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5674th of 19264 | 140 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4028th of 27321 | 377 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7127th of 35406 | 257 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13614th of 30306 | 68 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
78.17% 1078th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
71.21% 1108th/1556 |
52.15% 1227th/2353 |
44.41% 687th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
34.22% 762nd/2227 |
32.22% 783rd/2430 |
23.34% 666th/2853 |
18.56% 515th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
22.00% 646th/2937 |
16.77% 584th/3483 |
12.25% 431st/3518 |
10.98% 444th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.49% 239th/3685 |
4.02% 180th/4475 |
3.04% 158th/5194 |
3.91% 247th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.07% 95th/4582 |
1.53% 79th/5164 |
1.11% 81st/7313 |
1.25% 93rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
2.51% 100th/3984 |
2.18% 98th/4487 |
1.41% 96th/6822 |
1.16% 73rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
70.45% 3659th/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2142nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1482nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 712th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 500th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 210th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 88th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 91st out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9591st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5674th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4028th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7127th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13614th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.