Savier
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 264 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Savier, you're looking at a name that fewer than 264 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The active, energetic ending gives Savier a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Savier ranks #8820 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Savier is a boy's baby name of Arabic via Spanish origin, a variant spelling of Xavier derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning 'the new house.' Saint Francis Xavier, the great Jesuit missionary, gave this name its enduring religious legacy across the Spanish-speaking world.
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In the American context, Savier is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1983–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Savier is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #8820), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Savier climbed 4076 spots in the last 20 years — from #12896 to #8820.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 48 | #8894 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 63 | #8270 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 95 | #8189 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 39 | #9727 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 19 | #6558 | — |
The Story of Savier
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Savier is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Savier are most likely born between 1996 and 2016.
How rare is Savier?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Savier — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, peaked in the 2000s with 95 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Savier by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(30 years, 1983–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8820 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6162 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8193 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11888 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9406 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9425 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5943 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8647 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6578 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12008 |
| 2010 | 12 | #7021 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7607 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6008 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7494 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4649 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7023 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12896 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7721 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8305 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11996 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2024