Find out how popular the first name Xue has been for the last 20 years (from 1981 to 2000) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Xue by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Xue is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 79% of people named Xue being male.

For the most recent data in 2000, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Xue.

It's also interesting to see that despite Xue being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2000 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Xue.

The history of the first name Xue

The name Xue has its origins in Chinese language and culture. It is derived from the Chinese word 雪 (xuě), which means "snow" or "snowy". The name likely emerged during ancient times when the written Chinese language was developing.

In Chinese mythology and literature, the name Xue can be found in various ancient texts and poems, often used to describe the beauty and purity of snow. The name was particularly popular during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), which is considered a golden age for Chinese poetry and literature.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Xue is Xue Tao (768-831 AD), a renowned Chinese poet and calligrapher during the Tang Dynasty. Another notable figure was Xue Juzheng (912-981 AD), a influential Chinese statesman and scholar during the Song Dynasty.

In more recent history, Xue Fucheng (1838-1894) was a prominent Chinese diplomat and writer during the late Qing Dynasty. He is known for his efforts to modernize China and promote cultural exchange with Western nations.

Xue Muqiao (1904-1976) was a famous Chinese economist and statistician who made significant contributions to the study of economic development in China. He is considered one of the founders of modern Chinese economics.

Xue Xinran (born 1958) is a contemporary Chinese writer and journalist, best known for her book "The Good Women of China", which explores the lives of Chinese women during the 20th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Xue, which has its roots in the Chinese language and culture, symbolizing the beauty and purity of snow.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Xue was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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