Javier Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Javier is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Javier?
Javier is spelled J-A-V-I-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Javier at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Javier is derived from a Basque place name meaning “new house” or “castle.”
- Origin
- The name Javier may derive from the Basque place name “Xabier,” referring to a location in Navarre, Spain.
- Pronunciation
- ha-vee-ARE · 3 syllables
Javier Popularity in 2025
Rank#274
Recorded Births1,252
- Boys usage fell 27 places to #274 and recorded 191 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Javier Mean?
Javier is derived from a Basque place name meaning “new house” or “castle.”
Origin: The name Javier may derive from the Basque place name “Xabier,” referring to a location in Navarre, Spain.
How Do You Pronounce Javier?
Pronunciationha-vee-ARE
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Javier?
- History
- The name Javier became known through Saint Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Jesuit order, which contributed to its spread within Spanish-speaking countries.
Javier Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,252 | #274 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,443 | #247 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,471 | #239 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,463 | #239 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,425 | #249 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,407 | #250 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,612 | #235 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,552 | #244 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,644 | #231 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,633 | #236 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,702 | #226 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,765 | #217 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,684 | #223 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,776 | #211 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,884 | #194 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,952 | #190 |
| 2009 | Girls | 7 | #13,704 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,017 | #187 |
| 2008 | Girls | 6 | #15,405 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,369 | #165 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,554 | #163 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,592 | #163 |
| 2005 | Girls | 6 | #14,502 |
When Was Javier Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2001 · Boys
2,637 recorded births
National rank #149
2006 · Boys
2,592 recorded births
National rank #163
2007 · Boys
2,554 recorded births
National rank #163
2004 · Boys
2,536 recorded births
National rank #159
Where Javier Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #142 | 7 |
| CA | #148 | 262 |
| TX | #154 | 246 |
| AZ | #178 | 49 |
| WA | #213 | 37 |
| NV | #213 | 14 |
| IL | #218 | 54 |
| NM | #236 | 8 |