Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Xavier.
National Rank (2025)
#108
All-Time Peak Rank
#68 (2007)
Total U.S. Births
160,332
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Xavier Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Xavier
According to SSA data, Xavier achieved its highest historical rank of #68 in 2007. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 6,561 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 30.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 114 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Xavier scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-30.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,561Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
22yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
114Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:5
1890s:23
1900s:6
1910s:111
1920s:154
1930s:172
1940s:395
1950s:956
1960s:1,799
1970s:2,869
1980s:7,041
1990s:24,290
2000s:52,490
2010s:48,739
2020s:21,282
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesXav-ier
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with X, a letter used by only 0.4% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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