Zareon
An invented name likely derived from Zarya, meaning "Dawn".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zareon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zareon today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zareon births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zareon. 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 Zareon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#14,026
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Zareon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zareon 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 Zareon 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 Zareon
The name Zareon originated from the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of modern-day Iraq around 4500 BC to 1900 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "zar," meaning "bright" or "radiant," and the suffix "-eon," which denotes a place or location. Thus, the name Zareon may have originally referred to a place associated with brightness or radiance.
One of the earliest recorded references to this name can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, where a ruler named Zareon is mentioned as having reigned during the Early Dynastic Period, around 2800 BC. These inscriptions describe Zareon as a powerful and prosperous king who oversaw the construction of several temples and public works.
In the following centuries, the name Zareon appeared in various ancient texts and records from the region, often associated with individuals of high status or noble lineage. For instance, a Zareon is mentioned as a prominent official in the court of the Akkadian king Sargon the Great, who ruled around 2300 BC.
During the Neo-Babylonian period, around 600 BC, a Zareon is recorded as having been a renowned scholar and astronomer, contributing to the development of the Babylonian calendar and astronomical knowledge. His writings and observations were preserved and studied by subsequent civilizations, including the Greeks and Arabs.
In the 1st century AD, a Zareon is noted as being a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Palmyra, located in modern-day Syria. His caravans traversed the Silk Road, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural influences between the East and the West.
Another notable figure named Zareon lived during the 6th century AD in the Byzantine Empire. He was a skilled architect and engineer, credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several impressive buildings and fortifications, including the famous Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).
Throughout history, the name Zareon has appeared in various forms and spellings, such as Zarion, Zariyun, and Zarioun, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions and time periods. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, where it emerged as a name associated with brightness, radiance, and often with individuals of significance and accomplishment.
People
Zareon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zareon 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
Zareon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zareon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zareon 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 Zareon a common name?
We classify Zareon 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 Zareon most popular?
The single biggest year for Zareon was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zareon is about 11 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 Zareon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zareon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zareon 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 Zareon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zareon 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 Zareon 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 Americans are named Zareon?
See how many Americans are named Zareon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.