Xotchil
A feminine Nahuatl name meaning "flower".
Name Census estimates that about 26 living Americans carry the first name Xotchil. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xotchil today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xotchil births was 1992 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xotchil. 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 Xotchil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
26
~ 1 in 13,182,859 Americans
Peak year
1992
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2003 SSA rank
#18,328
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Xotchil: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xotchil from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Xotchil remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xotchil 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 Xotchil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xotchils live
Origin
Meaning and history of Xotchil
The name Xotchil is of Nahuatl origin, an indigenous language from central Mexico. It dates back to the time of the Aztec civilization, which flourished from the 14th to the 16th century. Xotchil is derived from the Nahuatl words "xochitl," meaning flower, and "xotl," meaning fruit or green shoot.
In Aztec mythology, Xochitl was the name of the goddess of flowers, love, and female sexuality. She was often depicted with a vibrant headdress adorned with flowers, symbolizing her connection to nature's beauty and fertility. The name Xotchil was likely given to female children as a way to honor this revered deity and imbue them with her positive attributes.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Xotchil was Xotchil Iztaccuahtli, a noblewoman who lived during the reign of the Aztec ruler Moctezuma I in the early 15th century. She was renowned for her skill in weaving and embroidery, contributing to the artistry of the Aztec empire.
In the 16th century, Xotchil Tecpanecatl was a prominent figure in the Tlaxcalan society, one of the few indigenous groups allied with the Spanish conquistadors against the Aztecs. She played a crucial role in facilitating communication and diplomacy between the two cultures during the Spanish conquest of Mexico.
During the colonial era, Xotchil Flores (1592-1670) was a renowned poet and writer from Mexico City. Her works, written in both Nahuatl and Spanish, explored themes of love, religion, and the fusion of indigenous and European cultures.
In the 19th century, Xotchil González (1818-1892) was a Mexican activist and advocate for women's rights. She campaigned for educational opportunities for girls and women, challenging the societal norms of her time.
More recently, Xotchil Gálvez (1932-2020) was a celebrated Mexican artist known for her vibrant paintings and murals capturing the essence of indigenous Mexican culture. Her works were exhibited internationally and celebrated for their unique blend of traditional and contemporary elements.
Throughout its history, the name Xotchil has maintained its connection to Mexican indigenous heritage, symbolizing the beauty and resilience of the Aztec culture. Its enduring presence serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of traditions that have shaped Mexico's cultural identity.
People
Xotchil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xotchil 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
Xotchil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xotchil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 26 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xotchil 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 13,182,859 US residents.
Is Xotchil a common name?
We classify Xotchil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xotchil most popular?
The single biggest year for Xotchil was 1992, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xotchil is about 29 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 Xotchil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xotchil a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xotchil 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 Xotchil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xotchil 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 Xotchil 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 have the name Xotchil?
See how many people have the name Xotchil on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.