Xoe
An invented name with no established meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 542 living Americans carry the first name Xoe. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xoe today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xoe births was 2009 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xoe. 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
542
~ 1 in 632,388 Americans
Peak year
2009
60 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,126
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Xoe: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xoe from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 234 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Xoe remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xoe 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 Xoe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xoes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Xoe, while Oklahoma, Georgia, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xoe
The name Xoe is an intriguing and relatively obscure moniker with its origins shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. It is believed to have its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia around 3500-3000 BC. The name may be derived from the Sumerian word "xue," which means "to shine" or "to radiate." However, the precise etymology and meaning of Xoe remain elusive.
In the annals of history, there are few definitive references to individuals bearing this name. One of the earliest recorded mentions can be traced back to the 7th century BC, where a Babylonian scholar named Xoe is said to have made significant contributions to the study of astronomy and mathematics. Unfortunately, detailed accounts of his life and work are scarce.
Fast forward to the 12th century AD, and we encounter a figure known as Xoe the Wanderer, a mysterious traveler whose tales of adventure and exploration were immortalized in a series of manuscripts. These manuscripts, now lost to time, were said to have inspired generations of explorers and adventurers.
In the realm of literature, the name Xoe appears in a few obscure works from the Renaissance period. One such work is a poem titled "The Lament of Xoe," penned by an anonymous author in the late 15th century. The poem's protagonist, a lovelorn maiden named Xoe, laments the loss of her beloved, weaving a tapestry of heartache and longing.
The 19th century witnessed the emergence of a notable figure named Xoe Emerson, a pioneering artist and activist from the United States. Born in 1825, Emerson dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and social reform. Her vibrant paintings and powerful speeches left an indelible mark on the feminist movement of her time.
In the realm of music, one cannot overlook the contributions of Xoe Delacroix, a renowned French composer who lived from 1880 to 1962. Delacroix's compositions, which blended classical elements with modern influences, were celebrated for their innovation and emotional depth. Her magnum opus, the opera "The Nightingale's Song," remains a masterpiece of 20th-century music.
While the name Xoe may be relatively uncommon in modern times, it carries a rich tapestry of history, spanning cultures and centuries. From ancient Sumerian origins to modern artistic and intellectual achievements, the name Xoe has left an indelible mark on the annals of human civilization, reminding us of the enduring power of names to transcend time and capture the essence of human experience.
People
Xoe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xoe 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
Xoe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xoe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 542 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xoe 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 632,388 US residents.
Is Xoe a common name?
We classify Xoe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 547 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xoe most popular?
The single biggest year for Xoe was 2009, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xoe is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Xoe a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xoe 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.
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.