Xavier is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #100 in 2022 with 3,617 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 6,560 births ranking #68. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 44.3%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 482 boys born was named Xavier. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Xavier is a refined international classic whose original meaning is new house. It feels elegant and distinctive, with a long history of religious and global use.
The name spread widely through Saint Francis Xavier and later became popular far beyond the Basque-speaking world. Its modern appeal comes from its sophisticated sound and cross-cultural reach.