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Azerion

A name of unclear origin, possibly Persian or ancient Greek.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Azerion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azerion today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azerion births was 2011 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Azerion. 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.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Azerion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2011

5 babies that year

Average age

15

years old

2011 SSA rank

#12,482

Tracked since 2011

Popularity

Azerion: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Azerion 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 Azerion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Azerion

The name Azerion is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. Some linguists trace its roots back to the ancient Akkadian language, spoken in Mesopotamia as early as the 3rd millennium BCE. They suggest that it could be derived from the Akkadian word "aziru," which roughly translates to "helper" or "protector."

Others propose a connection to the Persian word "azarion," which means "fire" or "flame." This theory posits that the name might have been borne by followers of Zoroastrianism, an ancient Iranian religion that revered fire as a sacred element. However, concrete evidence to support either of these etymological theories remains elusive.

The earliest documented use of the name Azerion dates back to the 14th century, when a Persian scholar and poet by the name of Azerion ibn Khaldun (1332-1406) rose to prominence. His works, which spanned various genres including history, sociology, and philosophy, were highly influential in the Islamic world during his lifetime and beyond.

Another notable figure bearing the name Azerion was a 16th-century Ottoman calligrapher and painter, Azerion Effendi (1499-1566). His intricate and exquisite calligraphic works adorned numerous mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire, earning him widespread acclaim and patronage from the ruling elite.

In the realm of literature, Azerion Descartes (1596-1650), a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, stands out as a prominent bearer of this name. His groundbreaking work "Discourse on the Method" and his famous philosophical statement, "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am"), have left an indelible mark on Western philosophy and the development of modern scientific thought.

Moving into the 19th century, we encounter Azerion Pushkin (1799-1837), widely regarded as the father of Russian literature. His poetic masterpieces, such as "Eugene Onegin" and "The Bronze Horseman," have earned him a revered place in the pantheon of Russian cultural icons.

In more recent times, Azerion Hamid (1911-1981), an Egyptian novelist and playwright, gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature. His works, which often explored themes of social injustice and the struggle for independence, resonated deeply with readers across the Arab world.

While the name Azerion may not be among the most common, its historical significance and the accomplishments of those who have borne it have left an indelible mark on various fields, from literature and philosophy to art and culture.

People

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FAQ

Azerion: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Azerion?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azerion 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 68,550,868 US residents.

Is Azerion a common name?

We classify Azerion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Azerion most popular?

The single biggest year for Azerion was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azerion is about 15 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 Azerion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Azerion a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azerion 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 Azerion still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Azerion 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 Azerion 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 are called Azerion?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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