Xochithl
A feminine Mexican name derived from Nahuatl meaning "flower".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Xochithl. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xochithl today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xochithl births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xochithl. 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 Xochithl. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#15,704
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Xochithl: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xochithl 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 Xochithl 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 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xochithl
Xochithl is a given name of Nahuatl origin, the language spoken by the Aztecs in pre-Columbian Mexico. The name dates back to the 14th century and is derived from the Nahuatl words "xochitl" meaning "flower" and "tl" meaning "the". It was a common name among the nobility and ruling classes of the Aztec civilization.
The name is closely associated with the Aztec goddess Xochiquetzal, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, who was often depicted adorned with flowers. In Aztec mythology, Xochiquetzal was one of the most revered deities and her name is believed to have influenced the popularity of the given name Xochithl.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Xochithl can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documented the history and culture of the Aztec people. The codex mentions several women with the name Xochithl, indicating its widespread use during that time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Xochithl. One of the most famous was Xochithl Flores Jiménez (1923-2014), a Mexican painter and sculptor renowned for her vibrant and colorful works depicting indigenous themes and Mexican culture.
Another prominent figure was Xochithl Galvez (1912-2004), a Mexican engineer and astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. She was the first woman to become a member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences.
In the realm of literature, Xochithl Quetzalcoatl (1950-2018) was a renowned Mexican poet and author known for her works exploring indigenous themes and feminism. Her collection of poems, "Flor de Xochitl" (Flower of Xochithl), was widely acclaimed.
Xochithl Torres Small (born 1984) is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New Mexico's 2nd congressional district from 2019 to 2021.
Xochithl Gomez (born 2006) is an American actress best known for her role as America Chavez in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" (2022).
People
Xochithl + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xochithl as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Xochithl: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xochithl?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xochithl 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 Xochithl a common name?
We classify Xochithl 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 Xochithl most popular?
The single biggest year for Xochithl was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xochithl is about 30 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 Xochithl in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xochithl a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xochithl in the SSA data are female. 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 Xochithl still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xochithl 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 Xochithl 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 have Xochithl as a first name?
You can see how many people share the name Xochithl on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.