Xcaret
A name based on the Yucatan Mayan word meaning "small inlet".
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Xcaret. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xcaret today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xcaret births was 2007 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xcaret. 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
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
2007
11 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,084
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Xcaret: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xcaret from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 55 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xcaret 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 Xcaret during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xcarets live
Origin
Meaning and history of Xcaret
The name Xcaret is believed to have originated from the ancient Maya civilization of Mesoamerica, particularly in the area that is now the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is derived from the Maya words "X'caret," which translates to "small inlet" or "small cove." The name is thought to have referred to a specific geographic location or settlement along the Caribbean coast.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Xcaret can be found in ancient Maya codices and inscriptions dating back to the Late Classic period (600-900 CE). These references often describe Xcaret as a coastal trading hub and an important ceremonial center for the Maya people. The name was likely used to identify the region and its inhabitants.
In more recent history, Xcaret has been the name of several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded was Xcaret, a Maya ruler and military leader who lived in the 16th century during the Spanish conquest of the Yucatán Peninsula. He was known for leading resistance efforts against the Spanish invaders and is celebrated as a symbol of Maya pride and resilience.
Another prominent figure with the name Xcaret was a Maya priestess and healer who lived in the 17th century. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of traditional Maya medicine and is believed to have played a crucial role in preserving and passing down this knowledge to subsequent generations.
In the 20th century, Xcaret was the name of a Mexican archaeologist and anthropologist born in 1922. She dedicated her life to studying and preserving the Maya culture and was instrumental in the excavation and restoration of several significant Maya sites in the Yucatán region.
Additionally, Xcaret was the name of a Maya artist and sculptor born in 1947. Her works, which often depicted traditional Maya themes and motifs, gained international recognition and were featured in numerous exhibitions around the world.
Another noteworthy individual named Xcaret was a Maya environmental activist and community leader born in 1965. She played a vital role in raising awareness about the importance of preserving the Maya cultural heritage and protecting the natural resources of the Yucatán Peninsula.
While the name Xcaret has its roots in the ancient Maya civilization, it has transcended its historical origins and has been embraced by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Maya people.
People
Xcaret + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xcaret 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
Xcaret: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xcaret?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xcaret 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 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Xcaret a common name?
We classify Xcaret as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xcaret most popular?
The single biggest year for Xcaret was 2007, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xcaret is about 17 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 Xcaret in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xcaret a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xcaret in the SSA data are female. 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 Xcaret still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xcaret 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 Xcaret 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 share the name Xcaret?
Want to know how many Americans are named Xcaret? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.