Xaven
A modern invented name with no defined meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 44 living Americans carry the first name Xaven. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xaven today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xaven births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xaven. 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 Xaven. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
44
~ 1 in 7,789,871 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,071
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Xaven: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xaven from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 28 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xaven 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 Xaven 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 Xaven
The name Xaven is a modern invention, likely derived from the Spanish name Xavier, which itself has its roots in the Basque name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house'. The name Xavier gained prominence in the 16th century due to the missionary work of St. Francis Xavier, one of the founding members of the Jesuit order.
While the name Xaven does not have a long historical pedigree, its similarity to Xavier ties it to the rich cultural heritage of the Basque region in northern Spain and southern France. The name's unique spelling with the 'X' and 'v' may be an attempt to give it a more distinctive and contemporary feel.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Xaven directly. However, its connection to Xavier means it shares some of the same religious and missionary associations as its more established counterpart.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Xaven are likely from the late 20th or early 21st century, as it is a relatively new coinage. There are no famous historical figures known to have borne the name Xaven, as it is a modern creation.
However, given its ties to the name Xavier, it is worth mentioning a few notable individuals who have carried that name throughout history:
1. St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552), a Spanish Navarrese Catholic missionary and co-founder of the Jesuit order, who played a significant role in the Catholic missionary efforts in Asia.
2. Xavier Zubiri (1898-1983), a Spanish philosopher and theologian known for his work on the philosophy of reality.
3. Xavier Cugat (1900-1990), a Spanish-American musician and bandleader who popularized Latin music in the United States.
4. Xavier Villaurrutia (1903-1950), a Mexican poet and member of the group of writers known as the 'Contemporáneos'.
5. Xavier Bichat (1771-1802), a French anatomist and physiologist who made significant contributions to the study of human anatomy and pathology.
While the name Xaven may be a modern invention, its connection to the name Xavier gives it a rich cultural and historical backdrop, drawing from the Basque region and the missionary efforts of the Jesuit order.
People
Xaven + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xaven as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xaven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xaven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 44 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xaven 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 7,789,871 US residents.
Is Xaven a common name?
We classify Xaven as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 44 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xaven most popular?
The single biggest year for Xaven was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xaven is about 15 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 Xaven in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xaven a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xaven 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 Xaven still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xaven 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 Xaven 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 are called Xaven?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.