Total births
376
Unisex name · since 1997
Xian
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 376 babies named Xian, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6071
- among boys today
- 376
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Xian is the #6071 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 376 recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Xian recorded 376 times among boys since 1997, holding rank #6071 nationally today, ahead of 58% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #6071 among boys today
- 376 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Xian is currently the #6071 unisex name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 376 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6071
- among boys today
- 376
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Xian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6071
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Xian was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
26 babies were named Xian in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Xian compares
376 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
Xian's all-time total is 2% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Xian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 376 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Xian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Xian splits its recorded history at 2012: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2002 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Xian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#6,071
Active since
1997
Xian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Xian popularity over time - girls
87 total births recorded since 1998 (Xian as girls' name)
Xian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Xian's strongest decade.
150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Xian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s
2000s
93 births
- 2010s
2010s
150 births
- 2020s
2020s
107 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 150 births (40% of all-time use).
Xian by state
Where Xian concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 17 | 4.5% |
| #2 | California | | 12 | 3.2% |
Florida share of Xian's total US births 4.5%
Even split
17 of 376 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Xian? ▼
376 babies have been named Xian since 1997. It currently ranks #6071 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 26 births.
When was Xian most popular? ▼
Xian was most popular in the 2010s decade with 150 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Xian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Xian are Florida (17 births), California (12 births).
Is Xian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Xian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 376 births, and as a girl's name it has 87 births.
How long has the name Xian been used? ▼
Records for Xian go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Xian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Xiaire, Xiang, Xiao, Xiaver. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Xian's data
- Xian's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (150 total births) through the 2020s (107) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Xians (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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.
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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, 1997–2025 (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. "Xian: #6071 Unisex Name - 376 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/xian. 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 Xian 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.