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UK boy's name

Xion

A name possibly derived from Japanese that could mean "no one" or "no identity".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Xion is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Xion popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 7 births.

This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2011 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Xion. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Xion ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 7 boys were registered as Xion.
  • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Xion as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3688

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2023

7 births

Estimated living

31

2026

Meaning

What does Xion mean?

The name Xion is a relatively modern creation, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a specific linguistic or cultural origin, but rather appears to be a fabricated name, possibly inspired by the Greek prefix "xio-" meaning "strange" or "foreign." The earliest recorded use of Xion as a given name seems to be in the late 1990s and early 2000s, likely influenced by the increased popularity of unique and unconventional names during that time period.

While Xion does not have a long historical lineage, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent years. One of the earliest documented cases is Xion Munro, a Scottish artist born in 1981, known for her abstract paintings and mixed media works. Another individual named Xion is Xion McDowell, an American entrepreneur and technology executive, born in 1985, who co-founded the successful software company Zephyr Solutions.

In the realm of entertainment, Xion has also been used as a character name in various works of fiction. For instance, in the popular video game series Kingdom Hearts, Xion is the name of a mysterious and tragic character, a replica created from the memories of the protagonist Sora. While not a real person, this fictional character has gained recognition among fans of the franchise.

Another notable individual with the name Xion is Xion Alvarado, a Mexican-American professional skateboarder born in 1992. Known for her impressive skills and sponsorships from major skateboarding brands, she has been a prominent figure in the sport since the early 2010s.

Lastly, Xion Linden is the name of a Swedish fashion designer and author, born in 1987. Her unique clothing line and published works on sustainable fashion have garnered attention in the industry, showcasing the versatility of the name Xion across different creative fields.

While the name Xion may lack a deep historical background, its modern usage reflects the increasing trend of creating distinctive and memorable names in recent decades. Despite its relatively short lifespan, Xion has already been associated with notable individuals in various fields, showcasing the potential for this unique name to continue garnering recognition in the years to come.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Xion over time

The chart below shows babies named Xion registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Xion, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Xion
02457201120172024

Decades

Xion by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Xion was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3789 24 5
2010s #4322 7 2

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FAQ

Xion: questions and answers

How popular is the name Xion in the UK right now?

In 2024, Xion was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Xion most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 7 babies registered as Xion in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Xion?

A name possibly derived from Japanese that could mean "no one" or "no identity".

How many people are called Xion in the UK?

A total of 31 babies have been registered as Xion across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.