Total births
2,937
Girls' name · since 1894
Xenia
Xenia has 2,937 recorded births since 1894 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3338
- among girls today
- 2,937
- born since 1894
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
2,937 babies have been named Xenia since 1894, making it today's #3338 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Xenia has been recorded 2,937 times among girls since 1894, currently ranked #3338 nationally and more common than 81% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1894 to 2025.
- #3338 among girls today
- 2,937 born since 1894
- 1990s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Xenia is currently the #3338 girls' name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 2,937 born since 1894, peaking in the 1990s.
- #3338
- among girls today
- 2,937
- born since 1894
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Xenia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3338
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Xenia was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
76 babies were named Xenia in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Xenia compares
2,937 Top 18% higher than 82% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Xenia's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Xenia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,937 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 76 | 48 | 19,840 |
Xenia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Xenia splits its recorded history at 1974: 86% of all births land in the more recent half, 14% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1895 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 76 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Xenia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,338
Active since
1894
Xenia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1894–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 132 years of records
Xenia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Xenia's strongest decade.
608 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Xenia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 16
1890s
16 births
- 1910s 69
1910s
69 births
- 1920s 55
1920s
55 births
- 1930s 46
1930s
46 births
- 1940s 34
1940s
34 births
- 1950s 51
1950s
51 births
- 1960s 94
1960s
94 births
- 1970s 196
1970s
196 births
- 1980s
1980s
369 births
- 1990s
1990s
608 births
- 2000s
2000s
481 births
- 2010s
2010s
555 births
- 2020s
2020s
363 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 608 births (21% of all-time use).
How Xenia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Xenia's total volume
Xenia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Xenia by state
Where Xenia concentrates geographically, total births since 1894
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 513 | 17.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 266 | 9.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 208 | 7.1% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 35 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Florida | | 33 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 14 | 0.5% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.2% |
California share of Xenia's total US births 17.5%
Even split
513 of 2,937 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Xenia? ▼
2,937 babies have been named Xenia since 1894. It currently ranks #3338 among girls. The peak year was 2023 with 76 births.
When was Xenia most popular? ▼
Xenia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 608 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Xenia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Xenia are California (513 births), Texas (266 births), New York (208 births).
How long has the name Xenia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Xenia since 1894 -- 132 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Xenia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Xena, Xenovia, Xendaya, Xeniyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Xenia's data
- Xenia's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (608 total births) through the 2020s (363) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Xenias (513 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 Xenia
Nearby Names Like Xenia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Xenia
Xena Girl
#1290 3,513 births
Xenovia Girl
#7226 114 births
Xendaya Girl
#13137 35 births
Xeniyah Girl
#16977 24 births
Xenna Girl
22 births
Compare Xenia side by side: Xenia vs Xena Xenia vs Xenovia Xenia vs Xendaya
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Xenia
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5,271 births · Peak 1921
Audree #3339
3,727 births · Peak 2013
Rosetta #3336
28,161 births · Peak 1948
Adlee #3340
1,189 births · Peak 2012
Lulu #3335
12,709 births · Peak 1886
Silver #3341
1,749 births · Peak 2023
Azaylie #3334
119 births · Peak 2024
Darling #3342
1,045 births · Peak 2024
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, 1894–2025 (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. "Xenia: #3338 Girls' Name - 2,937 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/xenia. 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 Xenia 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.