Farzona
A feminine Persian name meaning "daughter of glory".
Name Census estimates that about 68 living Americans carry the first name Farzona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Farzona today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Farzona births was 2016 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Farzona. 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 Farzona. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
68
~ 1 in 5,040,505 Americans
Peak year
2016
11 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,095
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Farzona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Farzona from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 54 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Farzona 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 Farzona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Farzonas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Farzona
The name Farzona is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with roots tracing back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and the surrounding regions. It is derived from the Persian word "farzan," which means "wise" or "learned." The name's earliest documented use dates back to the 6th century CE, during the Sassanid Empire.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Farzona is mentioned in several historical texts and manuscripts, including the iconic epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned poet Ferdowsi. This work, completed in the late 10th century CE, immortalized the name and its association with wisdom and knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Farzona was a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher who lived during the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and his works were widely studied and influential in the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable figure named Farzona was a 10th-century Persian poet and mystic, renowned for her poignant verses and spiritual teachings. Her poetry explored themes of love, devotion, and the divine, earning her a place among the luminaries of Persian literature.
In the 12th century, a prominent Persian physician and scholar named Farzona ibn Abi al-Fadl made significant contributions to the field of medicine. His works on anatomy and pharmacology were widely studied and translated into various languages, influencing medical knowledge across the Islamic world and beyond.
During the Safavid Dynasty in the 16th century, a renowned calligrapher named Farzona al-Kashi achieved great fame for his masterful creations. His intricate calligraphic works adorned mosques, manuscripts, and royal decrees, and he was celebrated as one of the greatest calligraphers of his time.
Throughout history, the name Farzona has been associated with individuals renowned for their intelligence, wisdom, and scholarly pursuits, reflecting the name's roots in the Persian language and its rich cultural heritage.
People
Farzona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Farzona as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Farzona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Farzona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 68 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Farzona 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 5,040,505 US residents.
Is Farzona a common name?
We classify Farzona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Farzona most popular?
The single biggest year for Farzona was 2016, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Farzona is about 9 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 Farzona in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Farzona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Farzona in the SSA data are female. 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 Farzona still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Farzona 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 Farzona 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 Farzona?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Farzona, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.