Xsavior
A unique name derived from the word "savior," suggesting a redeemer or deliverer.
Name Census estimates that about 49 living Americans carry the first name Xsavior. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xsavior today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xsavior births was 2002 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xsavior. 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 Xsavior. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
49
~ 1 in 6,994,986 Americans
Peak year
2002
9 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,077
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Xsavior: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xsavior from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 26 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
Xsavior 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 Xsavior 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 Xsavior
The given name Xsavior is an intriguing and unique moniker with a rich history spanning multiple cultures and civilizations. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BCE. The name is believed to have derived from the Etruscan word "xsavire," which roughly translates to "protector" or "guardian."
In the early days of Christianity, the name Xsavior gained significance as a variant of the name "Savior," referring to Jesus Christ as the savior of humanity. This connection likely contributed to its enduring popularity among Christian communities throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xsavior can be found in the writings of the 5th-century Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea, who mentioned a Roman soldier bearing this name. Another notable figure was Xsavior of Antioch, a 6th-century Christian martyr who was executed for his religious beliefs during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
In the Middle Ages, the name Xsavior found its way into various European cultures, with notable individuals such as Xsavior the Illuminator (360-440 CE), an Armenian monk and scholar credited with introducing the Armenian alphabet and translating the Bible into Armenian.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained prominence in Italy, with several artists and intellectuals bearing the name Xsavior. One such figure was Xsavior Redi (1626-1698), an Italian physician, naturalist, and poet renowned for his contributions to the field of entomology.
As exploration and colonization expanded in the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Xsavior also found its way to the Americas. One notable individual was Xsavior de Las Casas (1484-1566), a Spanish Dominican friar and historian known for his advocacy for the rights of Indigenous peoples in the Spanish colonies.
In more recent times, the name Xsavior has been associated with several notable figures, such as Xsavior Cugat (1900-1990), a Spanish-American musician and bandleader who popularized Latin American music in the United States, and Xsavior Villaurrutia (1901-1950), a Mexican poet and playwright who was a prominent figure in the Mexican literary renaissance.
While the name Xsavior may not be as common as some traditional names, its unique history and cultural significance make it a fascinating choice for those seeking a name with depth and character.
People
Xsavior + last name combinations
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Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xsavior: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xsavior?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 49 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xsavior 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 6,994,986 US residents.
Is Xsavior a common name?
We classify Xsavior as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xsavior most popular?
The single biggest year for Xsavior was 2002, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xsavior is about 17 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 Xsavior in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xsavior a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xsavior 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 Xsavior still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xsavior 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 Xsavior 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 Xsavior as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.