New house
A modern American creation likely derived from the Basque name Xavier, meaning 'new house'. It rose to prominence in the late 1990s, influenced by the fame of tap dancer Savion Glover.
Less common today
Savion isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #569 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Tony Award-winning tap dancer and choreographer
Professional basketball player
College football wide receiver
