Xochil
Every Xochil since 1972 — 607 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Xochil
Xochil is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1972, 607 American babies have been named Xochil. Its peak came in 2008, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Xochil stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Xochil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,987 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,500 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,166 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,123 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,626 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,358 |
| 2008 | 30 | #5,005 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,314 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,585 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,254 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,761 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,086 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,385 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,563 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,202 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,674 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,546 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,949 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,243 |
| 1975 | 6 | #9,051 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Xochil in 2025?
Xochil did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Xochil?
607 babies have been named Xochil in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Xochil most popular?
Xochil peaked in 2008, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Xochil a boy or girl name?
Xochil is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Xochil rising or falling?
Xochil is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.