Azarion
A masculine name possibly derived from Hebrew, meaning "helper of God".
Name Census estimates that about 260 living Americans carry the first name Azarion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azarion today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azarion births was 2023 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azarion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
260
~ 1 in 1,318,286 Americans
Peak year
2023
28 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,984
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Azarion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azarion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 119 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Azarion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azarion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Azarion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Azarions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Azarion
The name Azarion is believed to have its origins in the ancient Hebrew language. It is thought to be derived from the Hebrew word "Azar," which means "to help" or "to assist." The name was likely given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be helpful and supportive individuals.
In the Old Testament, there are references to individuals with names similar to Azarion, such as Azariah, which also incorporates the root "Azar." However, the exact name Azarion is not found in these ancient texts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azarion can be traced back to the 4th century AD. A Christian martyr named Azarion was executed in Rome during the reign of Emperor Diocletian for refusing to renounce his faith.
In the 6th century, an Azarion was mentioned as a prominent scholar and philosopher in the Byzantine Empire. He was known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.
During the Middle Ages, a notable figure named Azarion was a monk who lived in a monastery in present-day Italy. He was renowned for his skills in calligraphy and illuminating manuscripts.
In the 16th century, an Azarion was recorded as a successful merchant and trader in the city of Venice. He was known for his extensive business dealings with the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable individual named Azarion was a French artist who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his exquisite portrait paintings and was commissioned by several members of the nobility.
While the name Azarion has not been as widely used as some other names throughout history, it has a rich and diverse background, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields across different eras and cultures.
People
Azarion + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azarion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azarion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 260 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azarion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,318,286 US residents.
Is Azarion a common name?
We classify Azarion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 262 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azarion most popular?
The single biggest year for Azarion was 2023, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azarion is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Azarion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azarion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azarion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Azarion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azarion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Azarion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Azarion?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.