Javier

Javier is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “the new house.” In 2024 it was given to 1,435 boys in the United States.

Javier at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“the new house”

About the name Javier

Javier belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “the new house” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Javier first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #149 in 1998, and in 2024 1,435 babies received the name — 106,700 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Javier in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#149 in 1998
Peak year
2001
Babies named Javier in 2024
1,435
Total since 1880
106,700

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Javier mean?

Javier means “the new house” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Javier a boy or girl name?

Javier is a boy name. In 2024, 1,435 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Javier?

Javier comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Javier?

Javier first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #149 in 1998, and 1,435 babies were given the name in 2024.

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