Ximena
A female given name from Spanish or Basque.
Every Ximena since 1966 — 39,669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ximena
Ximena is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #183 in 2025 with 1,686 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 39,669 American babies have been named Ximena. Its peak came in 2016, when 2,686 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ximena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ximena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,686 | #183 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,750 | #174 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,812 | #158 | — | — |
| 2022 | 2,009 | #144 | — | — |
| 2021 | 2,000 | #138 | — | — |
| 2020 | 2,037 | #130 | — | — |
| 2019 | 2,187 | #129 | — | — |
| 2018 | 2,571 | #118 | — | — |
| 2017 | 2,547 | #121 | — | — |
| 2016 | 2,680 | #120 | 6 | #12,115 |
| 2015 | 2,602 | #125 | — | — |
| 2014 | 2,341 | #143 | 7 | #10,656 |
| 2013 | 1,960 | #162 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,463 | #216 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,465 | #216 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,210 | #274 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,052 | #313 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,012 | #333 | — | — |
| 2007 | 885 | #370 | — | — |
| 2006 | 815 | #392 | — | — |
| 2005 | 891 | #353 | — | — |
| 2004 | 770 | #397 | — | — |
| 2003 | 564 | #509 | — | — |
| 2002 | 424 | #604 | — | — |
| 2001 | 263 | #873 | — | — |
| 2000 | 125 | #1,480 | — | — |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,844 | — | — |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,520 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,291 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #12,128 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #9,050 | — | — |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,759 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ximena
- Ximena Navarrete Celebrity · b. 1988
- Ximena Duque Actor · b. 1985
- Ximena Sariñana Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ximena mean?
A female given name from Spanish or Basque.
How popular is the name Ximena in 2025?
Ximena ranked #183 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,686 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ximena?
39,669 babies have been named Ximena in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ximena most popular?
Ximena peaked in 2016, when 2,686 newborns received the name.
Is Ximena a boy or girl name?
Ximena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ximena rising or falling?
Ximena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ximena?
Well-known people named Ximena include Ximena Navarrete (celebrity), Ximena Duque (actor), Ximena Sariñana (actor).