Zamarius
An inventive masculine name conceivably derived from a blend of Zamira and Marius.
Name Census estimates that about 26 living Americans carry the first name Zamarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zamarius today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zamarius births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zamarius. 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 Zamarius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
26
~ 1 in 13,182,859 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,321
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Zamarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zamarius from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 21 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zamarius 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 Zamarius 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 Zamarius
The given name Zamarius is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it to be derived from the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in parts of present-day Italy before the rise of the Roman Empire. The root "Zam" is thought to be linked to the Etruscan word "zami," meaning "earth" or "land."
Others trace Zamarius back to the Phoenician civilization, which flourished in the Mediterranean region from around 1500 BC to 300 BC. The name's similarity to the Phoenician word "zamar," meaning "to sing" or "to praise," has led some to speculate that it may have been a name given to those involved in religious ceremonies or bardic traditions.
While the name's exact origins remain uncertain, the earliest recorded instance of Zamarius can be found in a collection of Roman inscriptions from the 2nd century AD. One such inscription, found in the ruins of the city of Pompeii, mentions a man named "Zamarius Rufus," suggesting the name's use during the Roman imperial period.
Throughout history, a handful of notable individuals have borne the name Zamarius. One of the earliest was Zamarius of Arles, a 5th-century Christian bishop who played a pivotal role in the Council of Arles in 455 AD. Another was Zamarius the Scribe, a 9th-century monk renowned for his calligraphic skills and his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
In the Middle Ages, there was Zamarius of Pisa, a 12th-century scholar and mathematician who made significant advances in the study of algebra and geometry. His work heavily influenced later Renaissance thinkers and paved the way for the development of modern mathematics.
During the Renaissance period, Zamarius Praetorius, born in 1535, was a German composer and organist who played a key role in the development of Protestant church music. His compositions were widely performed and influential in shaping the musical landscape of the time.
Finally, in more recent history, Zamarius Fontaine was a 19th-century French explorer and naturalist who made several expeditions to the Amazon rainforest, documenting its flora and fauna. His detailed accounts and illustrations contributed greatly to the scientific understanding of the region's biodiversity.
While Zamarius has remained a relatively uncommon name throughout history, these individuals and their contributions have helped to preserve and perpetuate its legacy across various fields and disciplines.
People
Zamarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zamarius 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
Zamarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zamarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 26 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zamarius 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 13,182,859 US residents.
Is Zamarius a common name?
We classify Zamarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zamarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Zamarius was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zamarius is about 18 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 Zamarius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zamarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zamarius 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 Zamarius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zamarius 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 Zamarius 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 have the name Zamarius?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.