Javier

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: New House; Castle

Background: The name Javier originates from the Spanish form of the Latin 'Xaverius,' which means 'new house.' It is derived from the Basque place name 'Xabier,' indicating a castle or a location associated with habitation.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#295
Total births
107,193
Most popular decade
2000s (74,100 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-30 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1917

Gender usage

99.5% male 0.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1917
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,981
Peak year
2001
Peak year births
2,637
Peak rank
#149
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,435
Recent rank
#247

Female

First year
1963
First year births
6
First year rank
#5,890
Peak year
1993
Peak year births
25
Peak rank
#4,100
Most recent year
2023
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#15,178

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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