Xavi
Boy name · #1545 in 2025 · Uniqueness 42/100
Xavi is currently the #1545 boy name in the United States — 112 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1334, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,071 boys born in 2025 was named Xavi.
Babies named Xavi per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 20-year story
Xavi first appears in the Social Security records in 2005, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 272 boys were named Xavi — good for #805 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Xavi against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Xavi in class?
Xavi scores 42 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Xavi is most common
Geography matters for names, and Xavi is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Xavis were CA (25), TX (18), GA (8), NY (6), IL (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Xavi
Statistically, parents drawn to Xavi tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Davi, Kavi, Kymani, Avi, and Rylen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Xavi | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 112 | #1539 |
| 2024 | 154 | #1275 |
| 2023 | 118 | #1501 |
| 2022 | 98 | #1720 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2026 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2264 |
| 2019 | 78 | #1899 |
| 2018 | 91 | #1717 |
| 2017 | 87 | #1768 |
| 2016 | 122 | #1421 |
| 2015 | 132 | #1334 |
| 2014 | 168 | #1133 |
| 2013 | 219 | #931 |
| 2012 | 243 | #868 |
| 2011 | 272 | #805 |
| 2010 | 257 | #832 |
| 2009 | 115 | #1453 |
| 2008 | 42 | #2828 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4493 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4865 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10151 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Xavi a popular boy name?
Xavi ranked #1545 among boys in 2025 with 112 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1334.
When was the name Xavi most popular?
Xavi peaked in 2011, when 272 American boys received the name (ranked #805 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Xavi?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,071 newborn American boys was named Xavi. It scores 42/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.