Xavious
An invented masculine name possibly derived from the name Xavier.
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Xavious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xavious today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xavious births was 1990 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xavious. 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
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
1990
10 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,231
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Xavious: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xavious from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 42 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
Xavious 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 Xavious 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 Xavious
The name Xavious is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic origins or connections to ancient cultures or languages. However, it bears similarities to the more traditional name Xavier, which has its roots in the Basque language spoken in parts of Spain and France.
Xavier is derived from the Basque word "etxe," meaning "home" or "house," and the suffix "-berri," meaning "new." The combination "Etxeberri" translates to "new house." Over time, this name evolved into the more familiar form of Xavier. It is believed that the name Xavious may have been created as a variant or alternative spelling of Xavier, potentially to give it a more unique or modern flair.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Xavious in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that it is a relatively recent coinage, likely emerging within the past few decades.
While there are no famous historical figures directly associated with the name Xavious, there are several noteworthy individuals who have borne the similar name Xavier:
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 spread of Christianity in Asia.
2. Xavier Cugat (1900-1990), a Spanish-American bandleader and musician who popularized Latin music in the United States.
3. Xavier Villaurrutia (1903-1950), a Mexican poet, playwright, and co-founder of the influential literary magazine "Contemporáneos."
4. Xavier Hernandez (born 1975), better known by his stage name Xzibit, an American rapper and actor.
5. Xavier Dolan (born 1989), a Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter, known for films like "I Killed My Mother" and "Mommy."
As the name Xavious is a relatively modern creation, there are no significant historical figures directly associated with it. However, its similarity to the traditional name Xavier allows for connections to be drawn with the notable individuals mentioned above.
People
Xavious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xavious 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
Xavious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xavious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xavious 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 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Xavious a common name?
We classify Xavious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 113 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xavious most popular?
The single biggest year for Xavious was 1990, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xavious is about 22 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 Xavious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xavious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xavious 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 Xavious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xavious 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 Xavious 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 Xavious?
You can see how many people have the name Xavious on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.