Xiaver
A masculine name of Spanish origin meaning "new house" or "bright".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Xiaver. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xiaver today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xiaver births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xiaver. 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 Xiaver. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#11,562
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Xiaver: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xiaver 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 Xiaver during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xiaver
The name Xiaver is believed to originate from the ancient Greek language, with its roots traced back to the word "xavera," which translates to "bright one" or "radiant." This name first emerged during the Classical period of Ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE.
Historically, the name Xiaver held significant cultural and symbolic meaning within Greek societies. It was often associated with deities and mythological figures representing light, wisdom, and enlightenment. The name's connection to luminosity and radiance made it a popular choice for parents seeking to bestow qualities of intellect, clarity, and positivity upon their children.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xiaver can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek philosopher, Plato. In his dialogues, Plato mentions a character named Xiaver, who embodied the virtues of reason, logic, and the pursuit of knowledge. This reference suggests that the name was in use during the 4th century BCE in ancient Athens.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have carried the name Xiaver. One of the most prominent examples is Xiaver the Great (356-323 BCE), a renowned military strategist and general from ancient Macedonia. His contributions to warfare tactics and leadership during the reign of Alexander the Great have been extensively documented in historical records.
Another significant figure bearing the name Xiaver was a Byzantine scholar and theologian, Xiaver of Constantinople (c. 1050-1118). His works on theology, philosophy, and the interpretation of religious scriptures had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of the Eastern Orthodox Church during the Middle Ages.
In the realm of the arts, the name Xiaver gained recognition through the Italian Renaissance painter, Xiaver Bellini (c. 1430-1516). His exceptional skill in portraiture and religious paintings earned him widespread acclaim, and his works are displayed in some of the most prestigious art museums worldwide.
Moving forward in history, Xiaver von Humboldt (1767-1835), a Prussian polymath and explorer, made significant contributions to various fields, including geography, anthropology, and natural sciences. His extensive travels and observations laid the foundation for modern geographical and ecological studies.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Xiaver throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and eras.
People
Xiaver + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xiaver as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xiaver: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xiaver?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xiaver 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Xiaver a common name?
We classify Xiaver as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xiaver most popular?
The single biggest year for Xiaver was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xiaver is about 27 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 Xiaver in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xiaver a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xiaver 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 Xiaver still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xiaver 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 Xiaver 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 Americans are named Xiaver?
See how many people have the name Xiaver on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.