Zamorion
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek words meaning "powerful ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Zamorion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zamorion today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zamorion births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zamorion. 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 Zamorion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,110
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Zamorion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zamorion 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 Zamorion 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zamorion
The given name Zamorion is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now known as central Italy during the 8th to 3rd century BC. The Etruscans were a highly advanced society known for their art, architecture, and their unique language, which remains largely undeciphered to this day.
The name Zamorion is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "zamor," which translates to "thunder" or "thunderous." This suggests that the name may have been associated with power, strength, and perhaps even a connection to the gods or deities worshipped by the Etruscans, who had a polytheistic belief system.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zamorion can be found in an Etruscan inscription dating back to the 5th century BC, discovered in the ancient city of Veii, near modern-day Rome. This inscription, carved on a stone slab, appears to be a dedication or offering to a deity, further solidifying the name's potential religious or spiritual significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zamorion. One of the earliest recorded was Zamorion of Ephesus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BC. He was known for his teachings on ethics and virtue, which were influenced by the Stoic school of thought.
In the 1st century AD, Zamorion of Alexandria was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, including developing methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.
During the Byzantine Empire, there was a notable figure named Zamorion Palaiologos, who lived in the 13th century AD. He was a high-ranking military commander and played a crucial role in defending the empire against various invading forces.
In the 15th century, Zamorion de' Medici was a prominent member of the influential Medici family in Florence, Italy. He was a patron of the arts and supported many artists and intellectuals during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Zamorion Vespucci, an Italian explorer and navigator who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He was a contemporary of Christopher Columbus and is credited with being one of the first Europeans to recognize that the Americas were a separate continent, distinct from Asia.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Zamorion, which has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization and may have originally been associated with concepts of power, strength, and a connection to the divine or supernatural.
People
Zamorion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zamorion 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
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zamorion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zamorion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zamorion 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Zamorion a common name?
We classify Zamorion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zamorion most popular?
The single biggest year for Zamorion was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zamorion is about 13 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 Zamorion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zamorion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zamorion 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 Zamorion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zamorion 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 Zamorion 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 Zamorion?
Find out how many Americans are named Zamorion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.