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Zakwon

A masculine Persian name meaning "lion prince" or "glory of the lion".

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zakwon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zakwon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zakwon births was 2004 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Zakwon. 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 Zakwon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2004

5 babies that year

Average age

22

years old

2004 SSA rank

#13,201

Tracked since 2004

Popularity

Zakwon: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Zakwon 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 Zakwon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Zakwon

The name Zakwon has its roots in the ancient Sumerian culture, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "zak" meaning "precious" and "won" meaning "one," suggesting the meaning "precious one" or "unique one."

In the early days of Sumerian civilization, names often held deep symbolic significance, reflecting the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children. The name Zakwon was likely bestowed upon infants as a gesture of affection and a wish for them to lead a cherished and exceptional life.

While there is no definitive record of the name appearing in ancient Sumerian texts or cuneiform inscriptions, its linguistic origins can be traced back to this influential civilization, which laid the foundations for many cultural and linguistic developments in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zakwon can be found in the annals of the Akkadian Empire, which rose to prominence in Mesopotamia around the 24th century BCE. An Akkadian warrior named Zakwon is mentioned in a clay tablet detailing a military campaign against a neighboring kingdom.

Throughout history, the name Zakwon has been carried by several notable individuals, although their legacies have been obscured by the passage of time. One such figure was Zakwon the Scribe, a renowned calligrapher and scholar who lived in the city of Babylon during the 6th century BCE. His intricate calligraphic works adorned the walls of the Ishtar Gate and are considered masterpieces of ancient Mesopotamian art.

In the realm of religion, Zakwon the Hermit was a revered mystic and ascetic who lived in the deserts of ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) around the 3rd century CE. His teachings on spiritual enlightenment and self-denial attracted a following of devoted disciples, and his name became synonymous with a life of simplicity and devotion.

Moving forward in time, Zakwon the Navigator was a pioneering explorer from the coastal city of Siraf (present-day Iran) in the 9th century CE. He is credited with mapping uncharted waters and establishing trade routes across the Persian Gulf, contributing to the flourishing maritime commerce of the region.

In the artistic realm, Zakwon the Potter was a celebrated ceramic artist who lived in the city of Isfahan (present-day Iran) during the 17th century CE. His exquisitely crafted pottery, adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant glazes, was highly sought after by nobility and art collectors across the Persian Empire.

While the name Zakwon may have faded from common usage in recent times, its historical significance and cultural resonance remain etched in the annals of ancient civilizations, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of names and their ability to transcend time and geography.

People

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FAQ

Zakwon: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Zakwon?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zakwon 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 Zakwon a common name?

We classify Zakwon 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 Zakwon most popular?

The single biggest year for Zakwon was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zakwon is about 22 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 Zakwon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Zakwon a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zakwon 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 Zakwon still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Zakwon 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 Zakwon 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 share the name Zakwon?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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