Shazim
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "determined" or "resolute".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Shazim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shazim today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shazim births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shazim. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Shazim with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shazim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,020
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Shazim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shazim 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 Shazim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shazim
The name Shazim has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "shaz," which means "rare" or "exceptional," and the suffix "-im," which is a common Persian name ending.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shazim can be found in the literary works of the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, who lived in the 10th and 11th centuries. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi makes reference to a character named Shazim, indicating that the name was in use during that time period.
The name Shazim also holds significance in Islamic history, as it is mentioned in some historical accounts and records related to the spread of Islam in Persia and the surrounding regions. However, the specific details and contexts of these references are somewhat obscure and subject to scholarly debate.
Throughout the centuries, the name Shazim has been borne by various notable individuals, though their historical impact and significance may vary. One such example is Shazim al-Din, a 13th-century Persian scholar and philosopher who made contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics.
Another prominent figure with the name Shazim was Shazim Khan, a military leader and governor who served under the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. He played a role in the expansion and consolidation of Mughal rule in parts of present-day India and Pakistan.
In the realm of literature, Shazim Nadir was a 19th-century Persian poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary. His poetic compositions were widely appreciated and influential during his time.
Shazim Ali was a 20th-century Pakistani politician and diplomat who served as the country's Foreign Minister from 1965 to 1966. He was actively involved in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during a critical period in its history.
It is worth noting that the name Shazim, while rooted in Persian culture, has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, particularly in parts of the Middle East and South Asia. However, its historical significance and prevalence may vary across different contexts and time periods.
People
Shazim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shazim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shazim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shazim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shazim 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Shazim a common name?
We classify Shazim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shazim most popular?
The single biggest year for Shazim was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shazim is about 3 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 Shazim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shazim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shazim 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 Shazim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shazim 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 Shazim 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 Americans are named Shazim?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.