Xaine
A feminine name derived from the French form of the name Xanthippe, meaning "yellow" or "golden-haired".
Name Census estimates that about 121 living Americans carry the first name Xaine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xaine today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xaine births was 2018 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xaine. 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
121
~ 1 in 2,832,680 Americans
Peak year
2018
13 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,804
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Xaine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xaine from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 76 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Xaine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xaine 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 Xaine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xaine
The given name Xaine is a relatively rare and unique name with an obscure origin. It is believed to have its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy, primarily in the region of Tuscany. The Etruscans were a highly advanced society known for their art, architecture, and distinct language and writing system.
The name Xaine may be derived from the Etruscan word "Xain," which translates to "the blessed one" or "the favored one." It could also be linked to the Etruscan word "Xaina," meaning "protector" or "guardian." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered fortunate or chosen, or those who were entrusted with safeguarding others.
While there are no definitive historical records of individuals bearing the name Xaine from the Etruscan era, scholars have uncovered references to similar names in ancient Etruscan inscriptions and artifacts. One notable example is a bronze mirror dating back to the 5th century BCE, which features an engraving of what appears to be a female figure with the name "Xainthe" inscribed beside it.
The earliest recorded use of the name Xaine can be traced back to the late Roman period, around the 4th century CE. One of the first known individuals with this name was Xaine of Aquileia, a Christian martyr who was executed for her faith during the persecutions under the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century.
In the Middle Ages, the name Xaine gained some prominence in parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure from this period was Xaine de Montfort (1185-1228), a French noblewoman and crusader who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
During the Renaissance, the name Xaine was associated with several artists and intellectuals. One such individual was Xaine Bellini (1430-1516), an Italian Renaissance painter from Venice who was renowned for his depictions of religious subjects and portraits.
In the 19th century, the name Xaine resurfaced in literary circles. Xaine Austen (1821-1897) was an English novelist and poet who wrote under the pseudonym "X.A." and was known for her romantic novels and poems celebrating nature and the English countryside.
While relatively uncommon, the name Xaine has continued to be used throughout history, often as a unique and distinctive choice. Other noteworthy individuals bearing this name include Xaine Kapoor (1920-2005), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize Kathak dance, and Xaine Delacroix (1958-present), a French fashion designer known for her avant-garde and unconventional designs.
People
Xaine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xaine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xaine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xaine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 121 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xaine 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 2,832,680 US residents.
Is Xaine a common name?
We classify Xaine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 122 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xaine most popular?
The single biggest year for Xaine was 2018, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xaine is about 9 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 Xaine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xaine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xaine 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 Xaine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xaine 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 Xaine 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 people share the name Xaine?
Want to know how many people share the name Xaine? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.