Total births
65
Unisex name · since 1984
Xiao
Xiao has 65 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 65
- total births
- 1984–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
65 girls have been named Xiao since 1984, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Xiao has been recorded 65 times among girls since 1984, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, 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 1984 to 2006.
- 65 total births
- 1984–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
65 girls have been named Xiao since 1984, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 65
- total births
- 1984–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Xiao was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
9 babies were named Xiao in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Xiao's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Xiao splits its recorded history at 1999: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Xiao at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Xiao popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2006
- Peak year (1993)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Xiao popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 1994 (Xiao as boys' name)
Xiao by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Xiao's strongest decade.
35 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Xiao births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
35 births
- 2000s
2000s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 35 births (54% of all-time use).
Xiao by state
Where Xiao concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 24 | 36.9% |
New York share of Xiao's total US births 36.9%
24 of 65 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Xiao? ▼
65 babies have been named Xiao since 1984. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1993 with 9 births.
When was Xiao most popular? ▼
Xiao was most popular in the 1990s decade with 35 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Xiao most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Xiao are New York (24 births).
Is Xiao a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Xiao is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 65 births, and as a boy's name it has 6 births.
How long has the name Xiao been used? ▼
Records for Xiao go back to 1984, giving 23 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Xiao? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Xia, Xiana, Xiara, Xianna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Xiao's data
- Xiao's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (35 total births) through the 2000s (25) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Xiaos (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Xiao
Nearby Names Like Xiao
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Xiao
Xia Girl
#5070 803 births
Xiana Girl
#8168 405 births
Xiara Girl
#6774 339 births
Xianna Girl
#4257 335 births
Xiamara Girl
#5562 286 births
Compare Xiao side by side: Xiao vs Xia Xiao vs Xiana Xiao vs Xiara
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1984–2006 (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. "Xiao: Baby Name Since 1984 - 65 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/xiao. 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 Xiao 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 July 2026.