Zavier
Boy name · #1037 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Zavier? In official American birth records, Zavier has been tracked continuously since 1968, giving it 57 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 214 baby boys were named Zavier, placing it at #1037 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #853, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,411 boys born in 2025 was named Zavier.
The 57-year story
Zavier first appears in the Social Security records in 1968, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2010, when 310 boys were named Zavier — good for #739 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.
Babies named Zavier per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Zavier against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Zavier in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Zavier is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Zavier will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Zavier is most common
Geography matters for names, and Zavier is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Zavier is most common in OH (0.2 per 1,000), CA (0.2 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Zavier is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Zavier
Statistically, parents drawn to Zavier tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Xzavier, Olivier, Jagger, Jamier, and Collier.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zavier | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 214 | #1034 |
| 2024 | 235 | #965 |
| 2023 | 259 | #897 |
| 2022 | 242 | #943 |
| 2021 | 239 | #947 |
| 2020 | 255 | #886 |
| 2019 | 245 | #890 |
| 2018 | 216 | #958 |
| 2017 | 252 | #864 |
| 2016 | 249 | #878 |
| 2015 | 263 | #853 |
| 2014 | 248 | #876 |
| 2013 | 278 | #798 |
| 2012 | 271 | #816 |
| 2011 | 303 | #747 |
| 2010 | 310 | #739 |
| 2009 | 247 | #861 |
| 2008 | 304 | #744 |
| 2007 | 256 | #834 |
| 2006 | 248 | #819 |
| 2005 | 197 | #906 |
| 2004 | 180 | #939 |
| 2003 | 167 | #968 |
| 2002 | 173 | #924 |
| 2001 | 155 | #987 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Zavier?
In official American birth records, the name Zavier first appeared in 1968 (over 57 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 57 years.
Is Zavier a popular boy name?
Zavier ranked #1037 among boys in 2025 with 214 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #853.
When was the name Zavier most popular?
Zavier peaked in 2010, when 310 American boys received the name (ranked #739 that year). Since 2010 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zavier?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,411 newborn American boys was named Zavier. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.