Javier
boy name#274 in 2025Javier entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #149 in 1998, ranks #274 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1917–2025
#274
rank today
#149
peak (1998)
1,252
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3859 |
| 1920s | #2385 |
| 1930s | #1184 |
| 1940s | #770 |
| 1950s | #436 |
| 1960s | #304 |
| 1970s | #217 |
| 1980s | #183 |
| 1990s | #153 |
| 2000s | #162 |
| 2010s | #221 |
| 2020s | #250 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Javier has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 102,000 people named Javier are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Javier alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Javier in 2025?
- Javier ranks #274 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,252 babies given the name.
- When was the name Javier most popular?
- Javier peaked in 1998, reaching #149 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Javier with classmates?
- Javier will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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