Xavier is a distinguished and historical name, of Spanish origin, derived from the Basque 'Etcheber', which means 'new house'. It gained prominence through St. Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and one of the most significant figures in Catholic missionary work. The name was popularized across Europe during the Middle Ages due to his influence.
The name Xavier experienced a surge in popularity between 2008 and 2012, with a peak of 9 births in 2012. However, it has since declined, with only 6 births in both 2021 and 2022. Despite this, there was a recent spike in 2020 with 10 births. Overall, from 1994 to 2022, there have been a total of 76 children named Xavier born annually.