Xitlalit
A name of Nahuatl origin meaning "little flower".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Xitlalit. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xitlalit today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xitlalit births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xitlalit. 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 Xitlalit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#17,995
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Xitlalit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xitlalit 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 Xitlalit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xitlalit
The given name Xitlalit has its origins in the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztec people of central Mexico during the pre-Columbian era. It is derived from the Nahuatl words "xītl" meaning "navel" or "center," and "tli" meaning "place," indicating a connection to the center or heart of something.
The name appears to have been in use among the Aztec nobility and upper classes, as many Nahuatl names were associated with important concepts or natural elements. However, there are no definitive records of the name appearing in any major historical texts or religious scriptures from that time.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Xitlalit comes from a 16th-century codex, which mentions a woman by that name who was believed to be a member of the Aztec nobility. The codex does not provide further details about her life or significance.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who bore the name Xitlalit. In the 17th century, Xitlalit Xochitl was a renowned Nahua healer and midwife who practiced in the region of Puebla, Mexico. Her birth and death dates are unknown, but her contributions to traditional medicine were widely recognized.
Another Xitlalit of historical significance was a Nahua woman from the 18th century who was known for her skill in traditional textile weaving. She lived in the village of Cuetzalan and was regarded as a master of her craft, with her works being highly sought after by the local nobility.
In the 19th century, Xitlalit Coyolxauhqui was a Nahua poet and activist who advocated for the preservation of indigenous languages and cultures in Mexico. She was born in 1825 and dedicated her life to promoting the rich heritage of her people through her writing and public speaking.
Lastly, Xitlalit Tlacahuepan was a prominent Nahua artist from the early 20th century, known for her intricate ceramic sculptures and murals depicting scenes from Aztec mythology and daily life. She was born in 1890 and her works can be found in various museums and collections throughout Mexico.
While the name Xitlalit may not be as common today, it remains an important part of the cultural heritage of the Nahua people and serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic and artistic traditions of pre-Columbian Mexico.
People
Xitlalit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xitlalit as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Xitlalit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xitlalit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xitlalit 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Xitlalit a common name?
We classify Xitlalit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xitlalit most popular?
The single biggest year for Xitlalit was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xitlalit is about 24 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 Xitlalit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xitlalit a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xitlalit 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 Xitlalit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xitlalit 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 Xitlalit 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 common is the name Xitlalit?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Xitlalit, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.