Zarrien
A unique variation of the masculine name Zaire, meaning "sun-blessed" or "fortunate one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zarrien. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zarrien today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zarrien births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zarrien. 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 Zarrien. 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
#14,027
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Zarrien: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zarrien 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 Zarrien 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 Zarrien
The name Zarrien is believed to have originated from the ancient Persian language, deriving its roots from the word "Zar," which means gold or golden. This name was prevalent during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iran to parts of Egypt and Turkey, between 550 BC and 330 BC.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Zarrien can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions of the Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. These inscriptions date back to the reign of King Darius the Great, who ruled from 522 BC to 486 BC. The name Zarrien was often given to individuals of noble birth or those who held positions of high rank within the Persian court.
During the Sasanian Empire, which ruled over Persia from 224 AD to 651 AD, the name Zarrien gained further popularity. It was often associated with individuals who possessed a golden or radiant complexion, or those who were known for their wealth and prosperity. In the ancient Persian epic, the Shahnameh, composed by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century, there are references to a character named Zarrien, who was described as a wealthy and influential nobleman.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Zarrien. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Zarrien of Ctesiphon, a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher who lived during the 3rd century AD. He is credited with making significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics.
Another notable figure was Zarrien al-Khayyam, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet who lived from 1048 to 1131 AD. He is best known for his work on the classification and solution of cubic equations, as well as his famous quatrains, known as the Rubaiyat.
In the 15th century, Zarrien Beg was a prominent military commander who served under the Timurid Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Central Asia, and South Asia. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was known for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
During the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 1501 to 1736, there was a notable figure named Zarrien Mirza, who served as a court poet and calligrapher. His works were highly regarded and celebrated for their beauty and elegance.
In more recent times, Zarrien Wadia was an Indian entrepreneur and industrialist who lived from 1884 to 1958. He played a significant role in the development of the Indian textile industry and was also involved in philanthropic efforts, establishing educational institutions and healthcare facilities.
People
Zarrien + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zarrien as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zarrien: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zarrien?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zarrien 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 Zarrien a common name?
We classify Zarrien 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 Zarrien most popular?
The single biggest year for Zarrien was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zarrien 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 Zarrien in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zarrien a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zarrien 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 Zarrien still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zarrien 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 Zarrien 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 common is the name Zarrien?
Want to know how many people have the name Zarrien? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.