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While Xochitl is currently a feminine name, it was previously almost exclusively masculine. A census of Morelos in 1544 recorded 12 men named Xochitl, and no women.
The name Xochitl was given to 95 girls born in the US in 2015.
Although BtN had listed this name as Spanish as well as Native American, the reader should note that its usage is largely confined to Mexico (which makes sense as it is a Nahuatl name, Nahuatl being one of the indigenous languages of Mexico). It is virtually not used in Spain at all. According to sources only 24 women in Spain are called Xochitl, including immigrants from other countries, meaning the name is exceedingly uncommon. Perhaps the editor of this website should list Xochitl under "Spanish (Latin American)" as that would more accurately describe its usage. [noted -ed]

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