Alexavior
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "defender of mankind".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Alexavior. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alexavior today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alexavior births was 2011 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alexavior. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alexavior. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2011
7 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#9,641
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Alexavior: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Alexavior by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alexavior during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Alexavior
The given name Alexavior is a relatively modern amalgamation of two distinct names, Alexander and Xavier. Its precise origin is somewhat obscure, but it appears to have emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a creative blending of these two traditional names.
The first component, Alex, is a shortened form of the ancient Greek name Alexandros, which is derived from the elements "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man). This name was borne by the legendary Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king who conquered vast territories in the 4th century BC, spreading Greek culture throughout the ancient world.
The second part, Xavier, has its roots in the Basque language and means "bright" or "new house". It gained prominence as the surname of St. Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary who traveled extensively in Asia, particularly India and Japan, spreading Christianity.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Alexavior itself in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it draws from the rich cultural heritage of these two component names.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Alexavior was Alexavior Saavedra, a Mexican-American artist born in 1974, known for his vibrant abstract paintings and murals exploring themes of identity and cultural hybridity.
Another notable figure was Alexavior Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American author and poet born in 1982, whose works often explored themes of displacement, diaspora, and the immigrant experience.
In the world of sports, Alexavior Ramirez was a Colombian professional soccer player born in 1988, who played as a midfielder for several clubs in South America and Europe.
In the realm of music, Alexavior Williams was an American jazz saxophonist and composer born in 1972, known for his innovative fusion of traditional jazz with elements of world music.
Lastly, Alexavior Kapoor was an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1965, who founded a successful technology company and later established a foundation focused on improving education and healthcare in rural communities.
These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne the name Alexavior, highlighting its modern and multicultural character.
People
Alexavior + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alexavior as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alexavior: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alexavior?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alexavior going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Alexavior a common name?
We classify Alexavior as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alexavior most popular?
The single biggest year for Alexavior was 2011, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alexavior is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alexavior in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alexavior a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alexavior in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alexavior still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alexavior in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alexavior can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Alexavior?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Alexavior at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.