Zayven
A modern invented name blending variations of French and Spanish names.
Name Census estimates that about 253 living Americans carry the first name Zayven. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zayven today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zayven births was 2024 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zayven. 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
253
~ 1 in 1,354,760 Americans
Peak year
2024
44 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,905
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Zayven: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zayven from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 126 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zayven 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 Zayven during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zayvens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zayven
The name Zayven is a modern anglicized spelling of the ancient Persian name Zaavan. This name has its roots in the Avestan language, an ancient Iranian language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. Zaavan is believed to be derived from the Avestan word "zāvand," which means "venerable" or "worthy of respect."
In the early days of the Persian Empire, Zaavan was a name given to individuals who held positions of authority or were highly regarded within their communities. It was a name that carried connotations of wisdom, virtue, and honor.
While there are no known historical figures specifically named Zayven, the name Zaavan has been mentioned in various ancient Persian texts and inscriptions. One notable example is the Behistun Inscription, a multilingual inscription carved into a rock face in present-day Iran during the reign of Darius the Great (522-486 BCE). This inscription contains the name Zaavan, which is believed to refer to a Persian nobleman or military commander.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zaavan can be traced back to the 6th century BCE. During this time, the Persian Empire was at its peak, and the name was likely in widespread use among the Persian nobility and upper classes.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Zaavan or variations of it. One such figure was Zaavan ibn Qais, a 7th-century Arab poet and warrior who lived during the early days of Islam. Another was Zaavan al-Asadi, a 9th-century Islamic scholar and jurist renowned for his expertise in Islamic law.
In more recent times, the anglicized spelling Zayven has gained popularity as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. While the name may be relatively new in its current form, it carries with it the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of its ancient Persian roots.
People
Zayven + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zayven 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
Zayven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zayven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 253 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zayven 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 1,354,760 US residents.
Is Zayven a common name?
We classify Zayven as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 255 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zayven most popular?
The single biggest year for Zayven was 2024, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zayven is about 8 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 Zayven in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zayven a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zayven 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 Zayven still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zayven 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 Zayven 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 are called Zayven?
You can see how many Americans are named Zayven on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.