Find out how popular the first name Xochitl has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Xochitl by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Xochitl is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 214 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Xochitl.

The history of the first name Xochitl

The name Xochitl originates from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and other indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America. Nahuatl has been spoken since at least the 7th century AD.

Xochitl literally translates to "flower" or "blossom" in Nahuatl. It comes from the Nahuatl word xochitl, which refers to various flowering plants, particularly those that were culturally significant in Aztec and other Mesoamerican civilizations.

The name Xochitl is found in ancient Aztec texts, including the Codex Xolotl, which dates back to the 16th century. It was a common name given to Aztec women, often with particular flowers or plants added as a modifier, such as Xochipilli (Blossom of the Prince) or Xochicuahuitl (Flower Tree).

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Xochitl was Xochitl, the daughter of Nezahualcoyotl, the legendary tlatoani (ruler) of the city-state of Texcoco in the 15th century. She was known for her beauty and her tragic love story with Ixlilxochitl, the heir to the throne of Texcoco.

In the 16th century, Xochitl was the name of a noble woman from the Tlaxcala region, who played a pivotal role in the Spanish conquest of Mexico by serving as an interpreter and cultural mediator between the Spanish and the indigenous peoples.

Another notable figure with the name Xochitl was Xochitl Gálvez, a Mexican indigenous rights activist and environmentalist who lived from 1912 to 2004. She was a prominent figure in the struggle for the preservation of indigenous cultures and the protection of natural resources in Mexico.

In the realm of literature, Xochitl is the name of a character in the novel "The Rain God" by Arturo Islas, published in 1984. The novel explores themes of cultural identity, family relationships, and the experience of Mexican-Americans in the United States.

Xochitl Gonzalez, born in 1976, is a contemporary Mexican-American writer and activist known for her work on issues of race, gender, and social justice. Her debut novel, "Olinguito Speaks Up," published in 2021, has received critical acclaim for its exploration of identity and belonging.

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