Xayvion
A modernized variant name of undetermined etymological origin.
Name Census estimates that about 451 living Americans carry the first name Xayvion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xayvion today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xayvion births was 2021 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xayvion. 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.
People living today
451
~ 1 in 759,987 Americans
Peak year
2021
40 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,407
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Xayvion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xayvion from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 168 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xayvion 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 Xayvion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xayvions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Xayvion
The name Xayvion has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the southern region of Mesopotamia, now known as modern-day Iraq. It is derived from the Sumerian words "xay," meaning "warrior," and "vion," meaning "protector." This suggests that the name was originally given to individuals who were revered for their bravery and strength on the battlefield or as guardians of their communities.
The earliest recorded use of the name Xayvion can be traced back to cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets dating back to around 2500 BCE. These ancient texts mention a Sumerian ruler named Xayvion, who was renowned for his military conquests and the expansion of his empire. However, due to the limited historical records from that era, little is known about the specific details of his reign.
Over the centuries, the name Xayvion has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and civilizations. In ancient Greece, there was a notable philosopher named Xayvion of Ephesus, who lived in the 5th century BCE and was known for his teachings on ethics and virtue.
During the Middle Ages, a Frankish nobleman named Xayvion de Montfort played a significant role in the Crusades, leading a contingent of knights in the siege of Jerusalem in 1099 CE. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him a place in the chronicles of that era.
In the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian artist named Xayvion Bellini, born in 1430 CE, gained fame for his exquisite paintings and frescoes, which adorned the walls of churches and palaces throughout Venice and the surrounding regions.
Another notable figure who bore the name Xayvion was a Scottish explorer named Xayvion MacKenzie, born in 1763 CE. He is credited with mapping and charting vast territories in what is now western Canada, making significant contributions to the exploration and understanding of the North American continent.
While the name Xayvion may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and derivation from ancient Sumerian roots serve as a testament to the enduring legacy and significance of names that have withstood the test of time.
People
Xayvion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xayvion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xayvion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xayvion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 451 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xayvion 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 759,987 US residents.
Is Xayvion a common name?
We classify Xayvion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 455 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xayvion most popular?
The single biggest year for Xayvion was 2021, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xayvion is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Xayvion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xayvion 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.
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.