Zaelon
An invented name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Zaelon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaelon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaelon births was 2010 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaelon. 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 Zaelon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2010
7 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#10,742
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Zaelon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaelon 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 Zaelon 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaelon
The name Zaelon is a unique and rare name with a rich history that can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated from the Semitic languages, specifically from the Aramaic root word "zal," which means "to flow" or "to move." This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who was nomadic or constantly on the move.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zaelon can be found in the ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets, which date back to around 2000 BCE. These tablets were used for record-keeping and often contained lists of names. While the context and meaning of the name are not entirely clear, its presence in these ancient records demonstrates its antiquity.
In the following centuries, the name Zaelon appeared in various ancient texts and historical records, although its usage remained relatively obscure. One notable mention of the name can be found in the Syriac manuscripts from the 5th century CE, which were written in the Aramaic language. These manuscripts were primarily religious texts, but they also contained lists of names and genealogies.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Zaelon. One of the earliest recorded was Zaelon of Antioch, a Christian scholar and theologian who lived in the 3rd century CE. He is known for his writings on the interpretation of the Bible and his contributions to the early development of Christian theology.
Another prominent figure with the name Zaelon was a Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. His full name was Zaelon al-Farsi, and he was renowned for his works on Sufism and mystical poetry. His writings were widely read and influential in the Persian literary tradition.
In the 12th century, there was a Byzantine scholar and historian named Zaelon Akropolites. He served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court and wrote extensively about the political and military events of his time, providing valuable insights into the history of the Byzantine Empire.
During the Renaissance period, there was a Italian artist named Zaelon Bellini, who was born in 1430 and died in 1516. He was a renowned painter and is considered one of the great masters of the Venetian school of painting. His works, which include religious scenes and portraits, are highly regarded for their vivid colors and innovative techniques.
The final notable figure with the name Zaelon is Zaelon al-Andalusi, a Muslim scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century in Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He was known for his writings on theology, logic, and philosophy, and his works were influential in the Islamic intellectual tradition of the time.
While the name Zaelon may be uncommon in modern times, its rich history and diverse cultural roots make it a fascinating and intriguing name with a deep connection to the past.
People
Zaelon + last name combinations
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Other names starting with Z
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FAQ
Zaelon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaelon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaelon 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Zaelon a common name?
We classify Zaelon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaelon most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaelon was 2010, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaelon 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 Zaelon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaelon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaelon 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 Zaelon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaelon 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 Zaelon 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 are named Zaelon?
Find out how many Americans are named Zaelon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.