Azjon
A Persian unisex name meaning "beloved" or "dear one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Azjon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azjon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azjon births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azjon. 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 Azjon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,557
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Azjon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Azjon 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 Azjon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Azjon
The name Azjon is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "az" meaning "to shine" and "jon" meaning "life" or "soul," suggesting a possible meaning of "shining life" or "radiant soul."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azjon can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Ur, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. These inscriptions mention an individual named Azjon-ili, who is believed to have been a high-ranking official or priest in the city's religious hierarchy.
In the ancient Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known literary works in human history, there is a character named Azjon-kaldu, who is described as a wise and respected elder of the city of Uruk. This reference suggests that the name Azjon held a certain level of prestige and reverence in ancient Sumerian society.
During the height of the Akkadian Empire (circa 2350-2150 BCE), a powerful ruler named Azjon-shamash ascended to the throne. Historical records from this period indicate that Azjon-shamash was a skilled military leader and an influential figure in the expansion of Akkadian control over Mesopotamia.
Another notable individual with the name Azjon was Azjon-bel, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the city of Babylon during the 6th century BCE. Azjon-bel is credited with important contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics, and his writings were widely studied and preserved in the ancient world.
In the realm of religion, there is a mention of an Azjon-marduk, who is believed to have been a high priest in the temple of Marduk, the patron deity of Babylon, during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BCE). This suggests that the name Azjon held religious significance and was associated with important spiritual roles in ancient Mesopotamian societies.
While the name Azjon has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language and culture, it is possible that variations of the name may have been adopted or adapted by other civilizations that came into contact with the Sumerians or the later Mesopotamian empires. However, the specific origins and meanings of these variations would require further research and analysis.
People
Azjon + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azjon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azjon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azjon 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 Azjon a common name?
We classify Azjon 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 Azjon most popular?
The single biggest year for Azjon was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azjon is about 19 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 Azjon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azjon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azjon 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 Azjon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azjon 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 Azjon 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 Azjon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.