Total births
2,486
Boys' name · since 2005
Xavi
Xavi has 2,486 recorded births since 2005 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1284
- among boys today
- 2,486
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
2,486 babies have been named Xavi since 2005, making it today's #1284 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Xavi has been recorded 2,486 times among boys since 2005, currently ranked #1284 nationally and more common than 91% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #1284 among boys today
- 2,486 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Xavi is currently the #1284 boys' name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 2,486 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1284
- among boys today
- 2,486
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Xavi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1284
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Xavi was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
272 babies were named Xavi in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Xavi compares
2,486 Top 19% higher than 81% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Xavi's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Xavi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,486 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 272 | 23 | 22,252 |
Xavi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Xavi splits its recorded history at 2015: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2005 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2011 peak of 272 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Xavi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#1,284
Active since
2005
Xavi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 272
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Xavi popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 2012 (Xavi as girls' name)
Xavi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Xavi's strongest decade.
1,669 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Xavi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 202
2000s
202 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,669 births
- 2020s 615
2020s
615 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,669 births (67% of all-time use).
How Xavi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Xavi's total volume
Xavi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Xavi by state
Where Xavi concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 623 | 25.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 340 | 13.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 106 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 95 | 3.8% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 83 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Florida | | 81 | 3.3% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 63 | 2.5% |
| #8 | Washington | | 32 | 1.3% |
California share of Xavi's total US births 25.1%
Even split
623 of 2,486 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Xavi appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Xavi? ▼
Since 2005, Social Security records show 2,486 babies named Xavi. Today it holds rank #1284 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 272 births.
When was Xavi most popular? ▼
Xavi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,669 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Xavi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Xavi are California (623 births), Texas (340 births), New York (106 births).
How long has the name Xavi been used? ▼
Records for Xavi go back to 2005, giving 21 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Xavi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Xavier, Xavion, Xavian, Xavior, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Xavi's data
- Xavi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,669 total births) through the 2020s (615) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Xavis (623 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Xavi
Nearby Names Like Xavi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Xavi
Xavier Boy
#102 160,332 births
Xavion Boy
#1706 2,732 births
Xavian Boy
#1774 1,956 births
Xavior Boy
#6630 1,357 births
Xavien Boy
#1849 1,350 births
Compare Xavi side by side: Xavi vs Xavier Xavi vs Xavion Xavi vs Xavian
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Xavi
Draco #1283
1,424 births · Peak 2021
Lahiam #1285
266 births · Peak 2024
Amadeus #1282
1,720 births · Peak 2024
Will #1286
45,952 births · Peak 1888
Perseus #1281
1,390 births · Peak 2025
Ansel #1287
4,801 births · Peak 2025
Nikko #1280
4,526 births · Peak 2021
Graysen #1288
4,384 births · Peak 2016
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2005–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Xavi: #1284 Boys' Name - 2,486 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/xavi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Xavi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.