Xavi Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Catalan
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Xavi is a Catalan nickname derived from the name Xavier meaning 'new house' or 'castle'.
Meaning of the Name Xavi
Xavi is a Catalan name derived from Xavier. It is a diminutive form of the name and is commonly used as a nickname. Xavier is of Basque origin and means 'new house' or 'castle'. The name Xavi became popular due to the famous Spanish footballer Xavi Hernández, known for his exceptional skills as a midfielder.
Popularity of the Name Xavi
The popularity for the name Xavi peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 272 births, which ranked number 1,751 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Xavi had the most female births in 2012 with 6, which ranked number 14,955 out of 19,523 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2011 with 272, which ranked number 805 out of 14,353 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Xavi has declined sharply over the last ten years from 248 births to 98 births, a decline of -60.48%. Among males, Xavi has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 242 births to 98 births, a decline of -59.50%. Among females, Xavi has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Xavi
- 10 Year Trend of Xavi: -60.48%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Xavi: -59.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Xavi: -100.00%
Popularity of Xavi by State
For males, Xavi was most popular in Southwestern states with 19 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 19 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Xavi. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 18 | 1139 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 9 | 1212 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 19 | 1131 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Xavi
- Total Births of Xavi: 89 (-8.87%)
- Male Births of Xavi: 90 (-8.64%) 0
Given the downward trend of Xavi over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.87% decrease in total births, for a total of 89 births in 2024. Male births for Xavi have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 90 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.64%.