Exzavier
Of unknown origin and meaning, a variant of the name Xavier.
Name Census estimates that about 321 living Americans carry the first name Exzavier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Exzavier today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Exzavier births was 2004 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Exzavier. 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.
People living today
321
~ 1 in 1,067,771 Americans
Peak year
2004
24 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,840
Tracked since 1975
Census
Exzavier in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 238 people with the first name Exzavier, which placed it at #34,342 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#34,342
National first-name rank
People counted
238
238 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
46.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Exzavier
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Exzavier is Black at 46.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (31.9%) and White (13.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Exzavier described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Exzavier at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American46.6% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino31.9% · 76
- White13.4% · 32
- Two or more races6.7% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 3
Popularity
Exzavier: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Exzavier from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 148 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Exzavier 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 Exzavier during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Exzaviers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Exzavier
The name Exzavier is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some scholars believe it originated from an ancient Iberian dialect spoken in the region now known as Portugal and Spain, possibly derived from the Latin word "exaudire," which means "to hear." Others suggest it may have roots in the Basque language, with a connection to the word "ezautu," meaning "to know."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Exzavier can be traced back to the 12th century, in a medieval manuscript detailing the exploits of a noble knight from the Kingdom of Aragon. This knight, Exzavier de Montañés, was renowned for his bravery and skill on the battlefield, and his name became synonymous with valor and honor.
In the 15th century, a Spanish explorer named Exzavier de Villanueva embarked on a remarkable journey, traversing the uncharted waters of the Atlantic Ocean and reaching the shores of what is now known as Brazil. His name was immortalized in the journals he kept during his voyage, providing valuable insights into the navigation techniques and cultural encounters of that era.
Centuries later, in the 18th century, a renowned philosopher and theologian from France, Exzavier de la Rochefoucauld, made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time. His treatises on ethics and morality are still studied and debated by scholars today, and his name has become synonymous with wisdom and enlightenment.
Closer to modern times, Exzavier García, a celebrated Mexican artist born in 1876, left an indelible mark on the world of surrealist painting. His vivid and dreamlike canvases continue to captivate audiences worldwide, and his name has become associated with the boundless realms of imagination and creativity.
Another notable figure bearing the name Exzavier was Exzavier Sibelius, a Finnish composer born in 1865, whose symphonic works and tone poems are considered masterpieces of the Romantic era. His name evokes the rich tapestry of music and the timeless beauty of artistic expression.
While the name Exzavier may be rare and enigmatic, its long and varied history is a testament to the enduring qualities of courage, exploration, intellect, creativity, and artistry that have been embodied by those who have carried it through the ages.
People
Exzavier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Exzavier as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Exzavier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Exzavier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 321 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Exzavier 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 1,067,771 US residents.
Is Exzavier a common name?
We classify Exzavier as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 325 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Exzavier most popular?
The single biggest year for Exzavier was 2004, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Exzavier is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Exzavier in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 238 people with the name Exzavier, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #34,342 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Exzavier in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Exzavier?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Exzavier appears almost entirely male. Of the 243 people counted with this name, 99.6% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Exzavier?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Exzavier is Black at 46.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (31.9%) and White (13.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Exzavier most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Exzavier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.6% (111 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Exzavier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Exzavier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Exzavier 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 Exzavier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Exzavier 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 Exzavier 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.
How many people are named Exzavier?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.