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How Many People Are Named Xavier?
Estimated people named Xavier living in the U.S. today
153,873
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 157,909
- Peak year: 2007 (6,576 births)
- Estimated living today: 153,873
Xavier by age group — who carries the name today?
Xavier popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Xavier
Xavier has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 157,909 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 153,873 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,221 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Xaviers you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Xavier in the US?
An estimated 153,873 people named Xavier are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Xavier uncommon — about 1 in 2,221 Americans.
Is Xavier a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Xavier is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Xavier most popular?
Xavier peaked in 2007, when 6,576 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Xavier?
Xavier ranks #350 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).