Zaviere
A unique name derived from the French name Xavier, meaning "bright" or "new house".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zaviere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaviere today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaviere births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaviere. 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 Zaviere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#14,034
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Zaviere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaviere 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 Zaviere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaviere
The name Zaviere is a relatively modern name that appears to have its origins in a combination of languages and cultural influences. It is believed to be a variant or blend of the French name Xavier and the Italian name Zavier, both of which derive from the Basque surname "Etxeberria" meaning "new house."
The name Xavier has a rich historical background, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century Navarrese scholar and Catholic missionary, St. Francis Xavier. Born in 1506, St. Francis Xavier was a co-founder of the Society of Jesus and played a pivotal role in spreading Christianity in Asia, particularly in India and Japan.
While the name Zaviere itself does not have a long-standing historical record, its components, Xavier and Zavier, have been used for centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xavier can be found in the writings of the 17th-century Spanish poet and playwright, Pedro Calderón de la Barca, who included a character named Xavier in his play "El Príncipe Constante."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Xavier or its variants. These include the French author and philosopher, Xavier de Maistre (1763-1852), the Belgian painter and printmaker, Xavier Mellery (1845-1921), and the American actor and filmmaker, Xavier Koller (born 1944).
As for the name Zaviere itself, the earliest recorded examples date back to the late 20th century and early 21st century. One of the first famous individuals to bear this name is Zaviere Stafford, an American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 2005 to 2009.
Another notable individual with the name Zaviere is Zaviere Mitchell, an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Club in the Israeli Premier Basketball League. Mitchell was born in 1994 and has represented the United States at various international basketball competitions.
While the name Zaviere may be relatively new, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Basque region and the influence of French and Italian names. It is a unique and distinctive name that has gained popularity in recent times, reflecting the diverse and multicultural influences that shape modern naming trends.
People
Zaviere + last name combinations
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FAQ
Zaviere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaviere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaviere 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Zaviere a common name?
We classify Zaviere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaviere most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaviere was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaviere is about 13 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 Zaviere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaviere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaviere 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 Zaviere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaviere 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 Zaviere 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 Americans are named Zaviere?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.