How Many People Are Named Javier?
Complete statistics for the name Javier: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Javier, a rare male name with Spanish origins, is held by just 101,294 people in the US, or 1 in 3,258 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 52%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life path number 11 signifies a spiritual leader or visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 107,193 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Javier Through the Generations
With 107,193 total births recorded since its inception, Javier has seen its peak popularity in 2001 when 2,646 babies were named. Today, the average age of those named Javier is 31, indicating a younger demographic. Of the 101,294 living Javier's, 56,052 are under 30, 43,588 are between 30 and 60, and 7,553 are over 60, showing a clear trend towards younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Javier's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Javier
How Many People Have the Name Javier?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,925 people in the United States currently share the name Javier. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,395 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Javier a Common or Rare Name?
Javier is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Javier Mean?
Javier means "new town" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Javier in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Javier Most Popular?
The name Javier reached peak popularity in 2001, with 2,646 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Javier?
Approximately 9,925 people named Javier live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,925. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,395 Americans.
Is Javier a rare name?
Javier is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,395 Americans has this name.
What does the name Javier mean?
Javier means "new town" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Javier more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Javier are male and 0% are female.
When was Javier most popular?
Javier peaked in 2001 with 2,646 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.