Xion
A name possibly derived from Japanese that could mean "no one" or "no identity".
Name Census estimates that about 969 living Americans carry the first name Xion. It is a predominantly male name (93.3% of registrations). The average person named Xion today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xion births was 2024 (100 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xion. 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
969
~ 1 in 353,720 Americans
Peak year
2024
100 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,742
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Xion
Xion leans heavily male at 93.3% of total registrations, but 65 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Xion as a male name
- Ranked #1,742 in 2024
- 95 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (95 births)
Xion as a female name
- Ranked #17,522 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (11 births)
Popularity
Xion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xion from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 419 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
Xion 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 Xion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xions live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Florida, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Xion, while New Jersey, North Carolina, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xion
The name Xion is a relatively modern creation, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a specific linguistic or cultural origin, but rather appears to be a fabricated name, possibly inspired by the Greek prefix "xio-" meaning "strange" or "foreign." The earliest recorded use of Xion as a given name seems to be in the late 1990s and early 2000s, likely influenced by the increased popularity of unique and unconventional names during that time period.
While Xion does not have a long historical lineage, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent years. One of the earliest documented cases is Xion Munro, a Scottish artist born in 1981, known for her abstract paintings and mixed media works. Another individual named Xion is Xion McDowell, an American entrepreneur and technology executive, born in 1985, who co-founded the successful software company Zephyr Solutions.
In the realm of entertainment, Xion has also been used as a character name in various works of fiction. For instance, in the popular video game series Kingdom Hearts, Xion is the name of a mysterious and tragic character, a replica created from the memories of the protagonist Sora. While not a real person, this fictional character has gained recognition among fans of the franchise.
Another notable individual with the name Xion is Xion Alvarado, a Mexican-American professional skateboarder born in 1992. Known for her impressive skills and sponsorships from major skateboarding brands, she has been a prominent figure in the sport since the early 2010s.
Lastly, Xion Linden is the name of a Swedish fashion designer and author, born in 1987. Her unique clothing line and published works on sustainable fashion have garnered attention in the industry, showcasing the versatility of the name Xion across different creative fields.
While the name Xion may lack a deep historical background, its modern usage reflects the increasing trend of creating distinctive and memorable names in recent decades. Despite its relatively short lifespan, Xion has already been associated with notable individuals in various fields, showcasing the potential for this unique name to continue garnering recognition in the years to come.
People
Xion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xion 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
Xion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 969 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xion 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 353,720 US residents.
Is Xion a common name?
We classify Xion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 977 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xion most popular?
The single biggest year for Xion was 2024, when 100 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xion is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Xion a male name?
Yes, 93.3% of people registered as Xion 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.