Rezin
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "strong, supportive".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rezin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rezin today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rezin births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rezin. 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 Rezin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,704
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Rezin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rezin 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 Rezin 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rezin
The name Rezin is believed to have its origins in the ancient Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Razon," which means "pleasing" or "favored." The name dates back to biblical times and is mentioned in the Old Testament.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rezin is found in the Book of Kings, where it refers to Rezin, the king of Aram-Damascus in the 8th century BCE. He is portrayed as an adversary of the Israelites and is mentioned in several verses, including 2 Kings 15:37 and 2 Kings 16:5-6.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a Jewish scholar and philosopher named Rezin ben Malchus, who lived in Alexandria, Egypt. He was known for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his writings on the allegorical interpretation of the Torah.
During the Byzantine era, there was a notable figure named Rezin, who served as the Exarch of Ravenna, a high-ranking official in the Byzantine Empire, from 672 to 677 CE. He played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the empire during this period.
In the 12th century, there was a Seljuk Turk named Rezin ad-Din Mas'ud, who ruled over parts of modern-day Iran and Turkey. He was a influential figure in the region and is known for his patronage of art and architecture.
Another notable person with the name Rezin was Rezin Frezenberg, a Dutch painter who lived in the 17th century. He was renowned for his still-life paintings and is considered one of the most prominent artists of the Dutch Golden Age.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Rezin. While the name has its roots in ancient Hebrew, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, likely due to its pleasing and favored meaning.
People
Rezin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rezin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rezin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rezin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rezin 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 Rezin a common name?
We classify Rezin 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 Rezin most popular?
The single biggest year for Rezin was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rezin is about 7 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 Rezin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rezin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rezin 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 Rezin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rezin 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 Rezin 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 Rezin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.