Rezon
A name of Arabic origin meaning "secret" or "mystery".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rezon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rezon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rezon births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rezon. 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 Rezon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,819
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Rezon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rezon 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 Rezon 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 Rezon
The name Rezon is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew word "rezon," which means "contentment" or "pleasure." The name is thought to have been in use during the ancient era, particularly in the region of ancient Israel and the surrounding areas.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Rezon can be found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Kings. It mentions a character named Rezon, who was an Aramean king and an adversary of King Solomon. This reference suggests that the name was in use at least as early as the 10th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Rezon. One of the earliest recorded examples is Rezon ben Eliada (lived around 930 BCE), who was an Aramean leader and the founder of the Aramean kingdom of Damascus, as mentioned in the Bible.
Another notable figure was Rezon the Scribe (lived around 200 BCE), who was a Jewish scholar and scribe during the Hellenistic period. He is credited with creating one of the earliest known copies of the Hebrew Bible.
In the Middle Ages, there was Rezon ben Isaac (1115-1185 CE), a prominent Jewish philosopher and theologian from Spain. He wrote extensively on Jewish law and philosophy and is considered one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of his time.
During the Renaissance period, there was Rezon de Courtenay (1490-1538), a French nobleman and military leader who fought in the Italian Wars and was known for his bravery on the battlefield.
In more recent times, Rezon Khudayar (1888-1959) was an influential Kurdish poet, writer, and political activist who played a significant role in promoting Kurdish culture and language in the early 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Rezon throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Rezon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rezon 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
Rezon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rezon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rezon 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 Rezon a common name?
We classify Rezon 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 Rezon most popular?
The single biggest year for Rezon was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rezon is about 16 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 Rezon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rezon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rezon 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 Rezon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rezon 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 Rezon 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 Rezon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.