Zakarion
A masculine name of Biblical origin meaning "God has remembered".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zakarion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zakarion today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zakarion births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zakarion. 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 Zakarion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,289
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Zakarion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zakarion 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 Zakarion 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zakarion
The name Zakarion is believed to have its origins in the Greek language, with roots that can be traced back to ancient times. The name is a variant of the more common Zacharias or Zechariah, which is derived from the Hebrew name Zekharyah, meaning "the Lord has remembered."
In the Old Testament of the Bible, Zechariah was a minor prophet who lived during the 6th century BC. His book, the Book of Zechariah, is included in the Hebrew Bible and is a significant text in both Judaism and Christianity. The name Zakarion likely emerged as a variation of this biblical name over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zakarion can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian monk and historian, Eusebius of Caesarea. In his work "Ecclesiastical History," Eusebius mentions a man named Zakarion who was a bishop of Caesarea in the late 3rd century AD.
Throughout history, the name Zakarion has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Zakarion of Jerusalem, a 6th-century monk and theologian who played a crucial role in the Christological debates of his time. Another notable figure was Zakarion of Melitene, a 9th-century Byzantine theologian and writer who contributed significantly to the development of Orthodox Christian doctrine.
In the 11th century, a Byzantine scholar and philosopher named Zakarion of Constantinople gained recognition for his works on logic and metaphysics. His writings influenced the intellectual currents of his time and helped shape the development of Byzantine philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, a notable Italian humanist and scholar named Zakarion Kalliergis (c. 1470-1524) made significant contributions to the revival of classical Greek learning in Europe. He established a printing press in Venice and published numerous works by ancient Greek authors, helping to disseminate their knowledge and ideas throughout the Western world.
Another figure of note was Zakarion Pasha (c. 1600-1668), a Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier who served under Sultan Mehmed IV. He played a crucial role in the Ottoman Empire's military campaigns and diplomatic affairs during the 17th century.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Zakarion, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Zakarion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zakarion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Z
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FAQ
Zakarion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zakarion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zakarion 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 Zakarion a common name?
We classify Zakarion 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 Zakarion most popular?
The single biggest year for Zakarion was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zakarion is about 4 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 Zakarion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zakarion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zakarion 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 Zakarion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zakarion 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 Zakarion 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 Zakarion?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Zakarion, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.