Zavien
A masculine name with unknown origin, possibly variant of Xavien.
Name Census estimates that about 986 living Americans carry the first name Zavien. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zavien today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zavien births was 2020 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zavien. 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.
People living today
986
~ 1 in 347,621 Americans
Peak year
2020
61 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,740
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Zavien: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zavien from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 385 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zavien remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zavien 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 Zavien during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zaviens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Zavien, while Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zavien
The name Zavien is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which has its roots in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd century BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "zavi," meaning "radiant" or "brilliant," and the suffix "-en," which is a common ending in many Indian names.
One of the earliest known references to the name Zavien can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to the 3rd century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Zavien, who was a skilled warrior and a loyal companion to one of the main protagonists.
In the 6th century CE, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Zavien Bhaskara made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He is credited with the invention of the concept of zero and the decimal system, which revolutionized mathematical calculations.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, there was a prominent courtier named Zavien Khan who served under the reign of Emperor Akbar. He was known for his exceptional diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in maintaining peace and stability within the empire.
In the 19th century, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer named Zavien Chandra Bannerjee fought against the British colonization of India. He advocated for women's rights, education, and the abolition of the caste system, making a lasting impact on the Indian independence movement.
Another notable figure with the name Zavien was Zavien Mallik, a renowned Indian filmmaker and screenwriter who lived in the 20th century. He is celebrated for his contributions to the Bengali film industry and for his thought-provoking and socially conscious films that explored various aspects of Indian society and culture.
While the name Zavien has its roots in ancient Indian history, it has gained popularity in recent times and has been adopted by various cultures around the world, although the emphasis on its historical origins and significance remains strong.
People
Zavien + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zavien 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
Zavien: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zavien?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 986 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zavien 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 347,621 US residents.
Is Zavien a common name?
We classify Zavien as "Very Rare". It ranks above 90% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 995 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zavien most popular?
The single biggest year for Zavien was 2020, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zavien is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zavien a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zavien 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.
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.