Gzim
An Albanian masculine name derived from the Turkish word "güzîm", meaning "my beloved one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Gzim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gzim today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gzim births was 1978 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gzim. 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 Gzim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1978
5 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1978 SSA rank
#6,151
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Gzim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gzim 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 Gzim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gzim
The given name Gzim originates from the Albanian language and culture. It is a variation of the more common Albanian name Gëzim, which means "joy" or "happiness." The name has its roots in the Albanian word "gëzuar," meaning "to rejoice" or "to be happy."
The earliest recorded use of the name Gzim can be traced back to the late 19th century and early 20th century in the Albanian-speaking regions of the Balkans. During this period, Albania was struggling for independence from the Ottoman Empire, and the name Gzim may have been used to symbolize the hope and joy that Albanians felt for their future as an independent nation.
While the name Gzim does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it carries a positive and uplifting connotation, reflecting the Albanian culture's emphasis on family, community, and celebration.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Gzim was Gzim Apolloni, an Albanian footballer born in 1936. He played as a striker for several Albanian clubs, including Partizani Tirana and Dinamo Tirana, and was a member of the Albanian national team.
Another prominent figure with the name Gzim was Gzim Reçica, an Albanian politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture in the early 2000s. He was born in 1959 and played a significant role in shaping Albania's agricultural policies during his tenure.
In the realm of literature, Gzim Hajdari is a notable Albanian writer and poet born in 1957. He has published several collections of poetry and prose, exploring themes of identity, exile, and the Albanian experience.
Gzim Pustina, born in 1972, is a Kosovar politician and the former Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning in Kosovo. He has been actively involved in environmental advocacy and sustainable development initiatives.
Lastly, Gzim Syla is a contemporary Albanian artist known for his intricate and thought-provoking installations and sculptures. Born in 1986, he has exhibited his work internationally and has gained recognition for exploring themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage.
While these are just a few examples, the name Gzim continues to be popular among Albanian families, carrying with it a sense of joy and hope for the future.
People
Gzim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gzim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gzim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gzim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gzim 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 Gzim a common name?
We classify Gzim 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 Gzim most popular?
The single biggest year for Gzim was 1978, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gzim is about 45 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 Gzim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gzim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gzim 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 Gzim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gzim 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 Gzim 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 common is the name Gzim?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Gzim at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.