Xiyue
A Chinese given name meaning "dawn moon" or "morning moon".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Xiyue. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xiyue today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xiyue births was 2024 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xiyue. 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 Xiyue. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2024
7 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,364
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Xiyue: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xiyue from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 7 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
Xiyue 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 Xiyue during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xiyue
Xiyue is a Chinese given name with origins dating back to ancient times. It is a combination of two Chinese characters, "Xi" meaning "west" and "Yue" meaning "moon." The name is believed to have originated in the regions of central and eastern China, where the moon has long held cultural significance and symbolism.
In Chinese mythology, the moon goddess Chang'e is a prominent figure, and the name Xiyue may have been inspired by her celestial association. References to the moon and its phases can be found in various Chinese literature and poetry, often symbolizing beauty, purity, and the cyclical nature of life.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Xiyue was a poet and scholar who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Xiyue Zhang, born in 712 AD, was renowned for her eloquent poetry and her contributions to the literary arts. Her works have been preserved in several anthologies and have influenced generations of writers.
Another notable individual named Xiyue was a Taoist monk who lived during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). Xiyue Ren was a renowned practitioner of Qigong and is credited with developing techniques for cultivating inner energy and achieving spiritual enlightenment. His teachings were recorded in various Taoist texts and have had a lasting impact on the practice of Qigong.
During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), Xiyue Wang was a renowned calligrapher and painter. Born in 1472, she was celebrated for her mastery of the brush and her ability to capture the essence of nature in her artworks. Many of her calligraphic works and paintings are preserved in museums and private collections, showcasing her exceptional talent.
In more recent history, Xiyue Li was a Chinese revolutionary and activist who fought for women's rights and social reform in the early 20th century. Born in 1892, she was a prominent figure in the May Fourth Movement and advocated for gender equality, education, and modernization. Her writings and activism inspired many and contributed to the advancement of women's rights in China.
Xiyue Chen was a renowned Chinese mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory in the late 20th century. Born in 1939, she was a professor at Tsinghua University and was widely respected for her groundbreaking research and her dedication to mentoring the next generation of mathematicians.
People
Xiyue + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xiyue as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xiyue: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xiyue?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xiyue 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Xiyue a common name?
We classify Xiyue as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xiyue most popular?
The single biggest year for Xiyue was 2024, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xiyue is about 5 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 Xiyue in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xiyue a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xiyue 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 Xiyue still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xiyue 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 Xiyue 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 Xiyue?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.