Zaviyon
A masculine Arabic name meaning "corners" or "angles".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Zaviyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaviyon today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaviyon births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaviyon. 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 Zaviyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,331
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Zaviyon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaviyon 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 Zaviyon 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaviyon
The name Zaviyon is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, with its roots likely dating back to ancient times in the Middle East. The name is thought to be derived from the Hebrew word "zavah," meaning "offering" or "sacrifice." This suggests a connection to religious or ceremonial contexts within ancient Hebrew culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zaviyon can be found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud mentions a scholar named Zaviyon ben Laish, who lived in the 3rd century CE and was known for his wisdom and teachings. This historical reference adds credence to the name's ancient Hebrew origins.
In the 11th century, a prominent Jewish philosopher and theologian named Zaviyon Gaon lived in present-day Iraq. He was renowned for his contributions to Jewish thought and his influential works on religious law and ethics. His legacy as a scholar and thinker further solidified the name's place in Jewish history.
During the 13th century, a celebrated poet and mystic named Zaviyon ben Abraham Abulafia was active in Spain. His works explored Kabbalah, the mystical teachings of Judaism, and his poetic writings were widely admired. This figure highlights the name's presence in the cultural and intellectual spheres of medieval Europe.
In the 16th century, a scholar and rabbi named Zaviyon ben Shlomo Efraim lived in Safed, a city in modern-day Israel. He was known for his expertise in Jewish law and his contributions to the study of the Talmud. This example demonstrates the name's enduring presence within Jewish religious and scholarly circles.
Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure named Zaviyon ben Yitzchak Abravanel was a prominent Sephardic Jewish philosopher, banker, and statesman. He served as a finance minister and advisor to several European monarchs, including Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. This instance showcases the name's reach beyond religious and scholarly contexts into the realms of politics and finance.
Throughout its history, the name Zaviyon has been closely associated with Jewish culture, religion, and intellectual traditions. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Hebrew language and texts, and it has been carried by notable scholars, philosophers, and religious figures over the centuries. While relatively uncommon, the name has left an indelible mark on various aspects of Jewish history and thought.
People
Zaviyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaviyon 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
Zaviyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaviyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaviyon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Zaviyon a common name?
We classify Zaviyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaviyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaviyon was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaviyon is about 15 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 Zaviyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaviyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaviyon 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 Zaviyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaviyon 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 Zaviyon 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 Zaviyon as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.