Xavier
5 countries#108 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Xavier was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
161,200 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #108 · peaked in 2007 with 6,577 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
112,650 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1050 · peaked in 1972 with 4,060 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Rhône, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,273 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #500 · peaked in 2012 with 372 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,063 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #206 · peaked in 2012 with 360 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
185 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 2013 with 23 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
25 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2007 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Xavier’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #78 | — |
| 2007 | #68 | ↑10 |
| 2008 | #71 | ↓3 |
| 2009 | #68 | ↑3 |
| 2010 | #71 | ↓3 |
| 2011 | #76 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #80 | ↓4 |
| 2013 | #83 | ↓3 |
| 2014 | #88 | ↓5 |
| 2015 | #90 | ↓2 |
| 2016 | #88 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #89 | ↓1 |
| 2018 | #88 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #90 | ↓2 |
| 2020 | #91 | ↓1 |
| 2021 | #100 | ↓9 |
| 2022 | #100 | — |
| 2023 | #105 | ↓5 |
| 2024 | #102 | ↑3 |
| 2025 | #108 | ↓6 |
Frequently asked questions about Xavier
Is Xavier a popular name?
Yes — Xavier currently ranks #108 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Xavier more common for boys or girls?
Xavier is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Xavier most popular?
Xavier peaked in 2007 in United States, with 6,577 recorded births that year.
Is Xavier rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Xavier’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #959 in 1886 to #108 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Xavier?
At least 279,123 babies have been recorded with the name Xavier across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Xavier popular in more than one country?
Yes — Xavier appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Xavier?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Xavier include Dominic, Vincent, Damian, Easton.
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