Xenia
From the assumed name of a fifth-century saint venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Latin Xenia, from Ancient Greek ξενία (xenía, “hospitable”).
Every Xenia since 1894 — 2,937 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Xenia
Xenia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,931 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1894, 2,937 American babies have been named Xenia. Its peak came in 2023, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Xenia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Xenia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,931 |
| 2024 | 47 | #3,391 |
| 2023 | 76 | #2,394 |
| 2022 | 75 | #2,444 |
| 2021 | 53 | #3,109 |
| 2020 | 54 | #3,013 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,631 |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,049 |
| 2017 | 53 | #3,088 |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,096 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,887 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,263 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,971 |
| 2012 | 53 | #3,166 |
| 2011 | 74 | #2,482 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,468 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,616 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,707 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,651 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,938 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,167 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,847 |
| 2003 | 42 | #3,469 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,934 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,484 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,937 |
| 1995 | 62 | #2,187 |
| 1990 | 68 | #2,010 |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,543 |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,607 |
| 1975 | 18 | #3,770 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,867 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,808 |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,165 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,198 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,961 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,231 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,884 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,549 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,762 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,754 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,430 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,806 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Xenia
- Xenia of Saint Petersburg Religious figure · 1719–1803
- Xenia Stad-de Jong Athlete · 1922–2012
- Xenia Tchoumitcheva Model · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xenia mean?
From the assumed name of a fifth-century saint venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Latin Xenia, from Ancient Greek ξενία (xenía, “hospitable”).
How popular is the name Xenia in 2025?
Xenia ranked #2,931 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Xenia?
2,937 babies have been named Xenia in the United States since 1894, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Xenia most popular?
Xenia peaked in 2023, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Xenia a boy or girl name?
Xenia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Xenia rising or falling?
Xenia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Xenia?
Well-known people named Xenia include Xenia of Saint Petersburg (religious figure), Xenia Stad-de Jong (athlete), Xenia Tchoumitcheva (model).