Zaivion
A masculine name of uncertain meaning and origin, possibly derived from Zayah.
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the first name Zaivion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaivion today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaivion births was 2009 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaivion. 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.
People living today
119
~ 1 in 2,880,289 Americans
Peak year
2009
15 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,152
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Zaivion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zaivion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 65 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zaivion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaivion 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 Zaivion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaivion
The name Zaivion is a relatively modern name that appears to have emerged in the late 20th century. Its origins are somewhat obscure, but it is speculated to be derived from the Hebrew name Zavion, which means "gift of God." The name may also have roots in African-American culture, where it has gained popularity in recent decades.
While there are no records of the name Zaivion appearing in ancient texts or historical documents, its similarity to the Hebrew name Zavion suggests a connection to Judeo-Christian traditions. However, the unique spelling and pronunciation of Zaivion set it apart as a distinct name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Zaivion are from the latter half of the 20th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name is Zaivion Goines, an American basketball player who played for the University of Arkansas-Little Rock in the early 2000s.
Another notable figure with the name Zaivion is Zaivion Harris, an American football player who played defensive back for the University of Missouri from 2017 to 2020. He was a standout player and was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team in 2017.
Zaivion Caldwell is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Harlem Globetrotters. He was born in 1993 and is known for his impressive dunking skills and entertaining performances with the iconic exhibition team.
Zaivion Gooden is an American businessman and entrepreneur. He founded the successful clothing brand "Zaivion Collection" in 2012, which gained popularity among urban youth culture and celebrities.
Zaivion Smith is an American actor and model. He has appeared in several television shows and commercials, most notably in a recurring role on the popular sitcom "Black-ish" in the late 2010s.
While the name Zaivion is still relatively uncommon, its unique sound and potential connections to both Hebrew and African-American cultural influences have contributed to its rising popularity in recent years. As a modern name, its history is still being written, and it will be interesting to see how its usage and significance evolve in the future.
People
Zaivion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaivion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zaivion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaivion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 119 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaivion 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 2,880,289 US residents.
Is Zaivion a common name?
We classify Zaivion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 120 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaivion most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaivion was 2009, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaivion is about 12 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 Zaivion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaivion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaivion 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 Zaivion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaivion 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 Zaivion 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 Zaivion?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.