It is coming back into favor, which may be a surprise to some, because in the Polish People’s Republic parents did not willingly give it to them. It seemed that he would disappear from the registers, but in recent years his position began to slowly but steadily grow.
Currently, it is considered moderately popular, so it may be a good choice for people who are looking for something interesting for their son that is original and at the same time not too eccentric. It’s a real gem.
In the 1970s-90s. In the 1920s and early 21st century, the name Ksawery was really rare. They were given sporadically (in 2000, only 31 children received them). However, in the years 2007-2010 there was a breakthrough and since then it has started to be appreciated by parents again.
According to GOV data, in 2011 it recorded an absolute record, which meant that it was chosen as many as 1,656 times. Nowadays, the popularity of the name Ksawery is not so crazy anymore, but it is still very popular.
In 2024, they were chosen 755 times, which placed them in 42nd place among the most frequently chosen male names. It is known that today almost 23,000 people wear them. people in our country.
Ksawery’s name formerly identified mainly with an older, funny uncle, and today it is more associated with a young, educated man who does not lack a sense of humor.
Either way, you don’t have to be ashamed of it (also considering numerology). It is associated with enthusiasm, curiosity about the world, love of travel and artistic talents.
It is of Spanish origin from the name of Xavier Castle (Etxeberri in Basque) in Navarre. This word (elxeberri) means “new home”. Initially, the name Ksawery was treated as a nickname for Saint. Francis Xavier (Francisco de Xavier), a Jesuit missionary from the 16th century.
It was treated first as the second part of the name, but over time, it became an independent name that has been present in Poland, for example, since the 18th century. Initially, they were given mainly among the aristocratic and intelligentsia.
Ksawery’s name day appears twice in the calendar, but both dates fall in winter. A man named Ksawery can celebrate on January 31 and December 3which is related to the liturgical memory of St. Franciszek Xavier.
