Zayceon
A unique name of uncertain origin, perhaps meaning "ocean of peace".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zayceon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zayceon today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zayceon births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zayceon. 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 Zayceon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#14,037
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Zayceon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zayceon 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 Zayceon 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 Zayceon
The name Zayceon has its origins in ancient Phoenician culture, tracing back to the 8th century BCE. Derived from the Phoenician word "zayah," meaning "olive tree," and "ceon," meaning "life," the name originally referred to the longevity and resilience of the olive tree, considered a symbol of peace and prosperity in the region.
Zayceon was a relatively uncommon name during the Phoenician era but gained popularity in neighboring civilizations, particularly among the ancient Greeks and Romans. It is believed to have been mentioned in several ancient texts, including the works of Pliny the Elder, a prominent Roman author and naturalist from the 1st century CE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Zayceon of Tyre, a renowned Phoenician explorer who embarked on various maritime voyages around the Mediterranean Sea in the 5th century BCE. His expeditions contributed significantly to the expansion of Phoenician trade routes and cultural exchange.
Throughout history, the name Zayceon has been borne by notable figures across various fields. In the 3rd century CE, Zayceon of Alexandria was a prominent philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry and optics.
During the Byzantine Empire, Zayceon Notaras was a prominent military commander and statesman in the 11th century. He played a crucial role in defending Constantinople against invading forces and is celebrated for his strategic prowess and leadership.
In the realm of literature, Zayceon al-Baghdadi was a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from the 9th century CE. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, gained widespread acclaim throughout the Islamic world.
Another noteworthy figure was Zayceon Kaloyan, a Bulgarian ruler and military leader from the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He is remembered for his successful campaigns against the Byzantine Empire and his efforts to establish a unified Bulgarian state.
While the name Zayceon has experienced periods of varying popularity throughout different eras and regions, its rich historical significance and symbolic connection to the resilience and longevity of the olive tree continue to captivate those familiar with its origins.
People
Zayceon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zayceon 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
Zayceon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zayceon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zayceon 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 Zayceon a common name?
We classify Zayceon 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 Zayceon most popular?
The single biggest year for Zayceon was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zayceon is about 13 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 Zayceon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zayceon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zayceon 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 Zayceon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zayceon 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 Zayceon 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 Zayceon?
Want to know how many people have the name Zayceon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.