Xile
A feminine name of possible Chinese origin meaning "fortunate" or "happy".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Xile. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xile today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xile births was 2022 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xile. 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 Xile. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2022
9 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,113
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Xile: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xile 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 Xile during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 15 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xile
The name Xile is believed to have its origins in the ancient Phoenician language, which was spoken by the maritime traders of the Mediterranean region during the 1st millennium BC. The name likely derived from the Phoenician word "ksl," which meant "to cover" or "to conceal." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with concepts of protection or secrecy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xile can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. In his work "The Histories," Herodotus mentions a Phoenician explorer named Xile, who is believed to have sailed beyond the Strait of Gibraltar and explored the western coasts of Africa.
In the Middle Ages, the name Xile appeared in various chronicles and records, though its usage was relatively rare. One notable figure was Xile of Trier, a 9th-century Frankish scholar and theologian who authored several influential treatises on Christian doctrine.
During the Renaissance period, the name Xile gained some popularity among certain intellectual circles. A notable bearer of the name was Xile Gherardini (1472-1542), an Italian humanist and scholar who was a close friend and patron of the renowned artist Raphael.
In the 17th century, the name Xile was associated with a renowned Dutch explorer and cartographer, Xile Janszoon Huysduynen (1598-1661). Huysduynen was one of the first Europeans to extensively map and chart the western coast of Australia, making significant contributions to the field of maritime exploration.
Another prominent figure with the name Xile was the French philosopher and writer Xile Desjardins (1713-1786). Desjardins was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement and authored several influential works on ethics, education, and social reform.
While the name Xile has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has occasionally resurfaced in various cultural contexts, often carrying connotations of exploration, intellect, and secrecy.
People
Xile + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xile 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
Xile: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xile?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xile 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Xile a common name?
We classify Xile as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xile most popular?
The single biggest year for Xile was 2022, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xile is about 3 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 Xile in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xile a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xile 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 Xile still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xile 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 Xile 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 Americans are named Xile?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.