Xavier Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Xavier is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Xavier?
Xavier is spelled X-A-V-I-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Xavier at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Xavier is derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning “new house.”
- Origin
- Xavier may derive from the Basque place name Etxeberria, which means “new house.”
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-vee-er · 3 syllables
Xavier Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#108
Recorded Births3,232
- Girls usage rose 3,370 places to #10,107 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 6 places to #108 and recorded 122 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 Xavier Mean?
Xavier is derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning “new house.”
Origin: Xavier may derive from the Basque place name Etxeberria, which means “new house.”
How Do You Pronounce Xavier?
PronunciationZAY-vee-er
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Xavier?
- History
- The name Xavier is commonly associated with Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Roman Catholic missionary, which contributed to its use as a given name.
Xavier Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,232 | #108 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,354 | #102 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,435 | #105 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,618 | #100 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,741 | #100 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,902 | #91 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,194 | #90 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,345 | #88 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,521 | #89 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,625 | #88 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 4,667 | #90 |
| 2014 | Girls | 12 | #8,966 |
| 2014 | Boys | 4,789 | #88 |
| 2013 | Girls | 11 | #9,612 |
| 2013 | Boys | 4,997 | #83 |
| 2012 | Girls | 9 | #11,257 |
When Was Xavier 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.
2007 · Boys
6,561 recorded births
National rank #68
2008 · Boys
6,290 recorded births
National rank #71
2009 · Boys
6,227 recorded births
National rank #68
2006 · Boys
6,184 recorded births
National rank #78
Where Xavier 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #39 | 34 |
| AZ | #59 | 115 |
| CA | #61 | 566 |
| DC | #66 | 12 |
| NV | #75 | 40 |
| AK | #76 | 10 |
| MO | #86 | 73 |
| IN | #87 | 86 |