Xsavier
Xsavier is a variant spelling of the masculine name Xavier, derived from the Basque word "etxaberri" meaning "new house".
Name Census estimates that about 73 living Americans carry the first name Xsavier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xsavier today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xsavier births was 2009 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xsavier. 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 Xsavier. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
73
~ 1 in 4,695,265 Americans
Peak year
2009
10 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2012 SSA rank
#10,716
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Xsavier: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xsavier from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 46 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Xsavier remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xsavier 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 Xsavier 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 Xsavier
The name Xsavier is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in the ancient Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated from the Basque language, spoken by the indigenous inhabitants of the region that now spans parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. The name Xsavier is thought to be derived from the Basque word "etxe," which means "house" or "home," and the suffix "-berri," meaning "new." Together, these components suggest the name's meaning as "new house" or "new home."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xsavier can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in historical records from the Kingdom of Navarre, a medieval Basque realm located in the western Pyrenees. During this period, the name was primarily used by members of the Basque nobility and upper classes, although its exact popularity and distribution remain somewhat obscure due to the scarcity of surviving documents from that era.
In the 12th century, the name gained wider recognition when it was bestowed upon Xsavier of Pamplona, a renowned Basque scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of canon law. Born in 1115 in the city of Pamplona, Xsavier was a prolific writer and is credited with authoring several influential works on ecclesiastical jurisprudence.
Another notable figure bearing the name Xsavier was Xsavier de Maeztu, a Basque military leader and strategist who played a pivotal role in the Spanish Reconquista, the protracted struggle to expel the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula. Born in 1275 in the town of Maeztu, he is remembered for his tactical brilliance and unwavering leadership during several decisive battles against the Moorish forces in the late 13th century.
In the 16th century, the name Xsavier gained further prominence with the rise of Xsavier de Oyarzun, a Basque explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic circumnavigation of the globe. Born in 1492 in the town of Oyarzun, Xsavier's navigational skills and knowledge of the seas were instrumental in the success of Magellan's ambitious voyage, which lasted from 1519 to 1522.
Another significant figure associated with the name Xsavier was Xsavier de Aranzadi, a renowned Basque anthropologist and ethnographer who lived from 1860 to 1945. His pioneering work in the study of Basque culture, traditions, and folklore earned him widespread recognition and laid the foundation for modern Basque anthropological research.
While the name Xsavier has its roots in the Basque culture and language, it has since transcended its original geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world. However, its unique spelling and pronunciation serve as a reminder of its rich historical heritage and the enduring influence of the Basque people on the linguistic tapestry of the Iberian Peninsula.
People
Xsavier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xsavier 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
Xsavier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xsavier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 73 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xsavier 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 4,695,265 US residents.
Is Xsavier a common name?
We classify Xsavier as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xsavier most popular?
The single biggest year for Xsavier was 2009, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xsavier is about 20 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 Xsavier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xsavier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xsavier in the SSA data are male. 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 Xsavier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xsavier 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 Xsavier 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 are called Xsavier?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.