Xaviera
Every Xaviera since 1973 — 709 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Xaviera
Xaviera is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,830 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 709 American babies have been named Xaviera. Its peak came in 1992, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Xaviera stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Xaviera year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,830 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,099 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,393 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,635 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,520 |
| 2020 | 8 | #12,091 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,734 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,585 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,657 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,822 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,495 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,405 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,293 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,202 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,415 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,533 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,086 |
| 2006 | 7 | #15,077 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,793 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,246 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,288 |
| 2002 | 16 | #7,033 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,309 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,474 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,211 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,831 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,343 |
| 1980 | 8 | #8,161 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,511 |
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Famous people named Xaviera
- Xaviera Hollander Writer · b. 1943
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Xaviera in 2025?
Xaviera ranked #8,830 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Xaviera?
709 babies have been named Xaviera in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Xaviera most popular?
Xaviera peaked in 1992, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Xaviera a boy or girl name?
Xaviera is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Xaviera rising or falling?
Xaviera is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Xaviera?
Well-known people named Xaviera include Xaviera Hollander (writer).