Zandur
A masculine name inspired by Sanskrit meaning "protector of the people."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zandur. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zandur today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zandur births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zandur. 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 Zandur. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#14,208
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Zandur: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zandur 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 Zandur 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zandur
The name Zandur has its origins in the ancient Phoenician culture, which flourished in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean Sea around 1500 BC to 300 BC. The name is derived from the Phoenician word "znd," which means "to travel" or "to journey." This suggests that the name may have been associated with explorers, merchants, or voyagers in the early civilizations of the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zandur can be found in the Phoenician inscriptions on stone tablets dating back to the 5th century BC. These inscriptions were discovered in the ruins of ancient Phoenician cities like Tyre and Sidon, which are now located in modern-day Lebanon.
In the 3rd century BC, a Phoenician explorer and navigator named Zandur is believed to have sailed along the western coast of Africa, reaching as far as modern-day Senegal. His voyage and discoveries were documented in ancient Greek texts, which referred to him as "Zandur the Phoenician."
During the Roman era, a prominent merchant named Zandur is mentioned in historical records from the 1st century AD. He was a wealthy trader who established trade routes between the Mediterranean region and the Indian subcontinent, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural influences between these two regions.
In the 7th century AD, a Phoenician scholar and philosopher named Zandur authored several texts on astronomy and mathematics. His works were widely studied and translated into various languages, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of ancient knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable figure with the name Zandur was a 10th-century Phoenician poet and writer who lived in the city of Tyre. His poetry and literary works were celebrated for their vivid descriptions of the Mediterranean landscape and the seafaring traditions of his people.
Throughout history, the name Zandur has been associated with a sense of adventure, exploration, and a connection to the sea. While its usage may have been limited to certain regions and cultures, it has left a lasting legacy in the annals of history, reminding us of the rich tapestry of human civilizations and their contributions to the world.
People
Zandur + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zandur 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
Zandur: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zandur?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zandur 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 Zandur a common name?
We classify Zandur 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 Zandur most popular?
The single biggest year for Zandur was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zandur is about 14 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 Zandur in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zandur a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zandur 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 Zandur still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zandur 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 Zandur 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 Zandur?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.