Azizjon
A masculine name of Arabic/Persian origin meaning "honored, revered man".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Azizjon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azizjon today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azizjon births was 2012 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azizjon. 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 Azizjon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2012
6 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#10,934
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Azizjon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Azizjon 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 Azizjon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Azizjon
The name Azizjon has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with roots dating back to the 6th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic words "aziz," meaning "dear" or "precious," and "jon," a Persian suffix denoting endearment or affection. This combination suggests a name that conveys a sense of beloved or cherished one.
In the early Islamic era, the name was predominantly used in regions that were part of the Persian cultural sphere, including modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. It gained popularity among Muslim communities in these areas, where Persian influence was strong.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azizjon can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020 AD. In his epic masterpiece, the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi mentions a character named Azizjon, although the specific context and details remain uncertain.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Azizjon. One such figure was Azizjon Khwarazmi, a 12th-century mathematician and astronomer from the city of Khwarazm (now in Uzbekistan). He made significant contributions to the development of algebra and is credited with introducing the concept of algebraic equations.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Azizjon Bukhari, a 13th-century Sufi scholar and mystic from Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan). He was renowned for his spiritual teachings and writings, which influenced the development of Sufism in Central Asia.
In the 16th century, Azizjon Mirza, a prince from the Safavid dynasty in Persia, gained recognition for his patronage of the arts and his support for poets and scholars during his reign.
The 18th century saw the rise of Azizjon Khan, a military leader and ruler of the Durrani Empire in Afghanistan. He played a crucial role in the consolidation of the Afghan state and the expansion of its territories during his reign from 1747 to 1773.
In more recent times, Azizjon Ibragimov, a 20th-century Uzbek poet and writer, made significant contributions to the literary landscape of his native Uzbekistan. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and national identity, earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.
While these are just a few examples, the name Azizjon has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark on various fields, from science and literature to politics and religion.
People
Azizjon + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azizjon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azizjon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azizjon 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Azizjon a common name?
We classify Azizjon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azizjon most popular?
The single biggest year for Azizjon was 2012, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azizjon is about 14 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 Azizjon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azizjon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azizjon 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 Azizjon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azizjon 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 Azizjon 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 Americans are named Azizjon?
Want to know how many people have the name Azizjon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.