Zentavious
Inventive name composed of elements meaning "peaceful" and "life".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zentavious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zentavious today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zentavious births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zentavious. 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 Zentavious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#14,379
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Zentavious: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zentavious 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 Zentavious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zentavious
The name Zentavious is a relatively modern invention with no clear historical origins or linguistic roots. It appears to be a unique creation, likely a combination of elements from various languages and cultures, rather than being derived from a specific language or cultural tradition.
While the name Zentavious may have been inspired by existing names or words from different cultures, there is no definitive evidence of its appearance in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded instances of the name are relatively recent and scattered across various regions, suggesting it gained popularity as a creative choice rather than a long-standing cultural tradition.
Due to its modern and unconventional nature, there are no widely recognized historical figures or famous individuals with the name Zentavious from centuries past. However, a few notable individuals with this first name have emerged in recent decades, although their impact and recognition remain relatively limited.
One person named Zentavious is Zentavious Barnes, a former American football player who was a defensive back for the University of Georgia in the early 2000s. Another individual with the same name is Zentavious Seymore, a former basketball player who competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) G League in the late 2010s.
While these examples provide some insight into the contemporary use of the name Zentavious, their historical significance is relatively minor. The name itself remains a relatively uncommon and modern creation, lacking a deep-rooted cultural or linguistic heritage that can be traced back through centuries of recorded history.
People
Zentavious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zentavious 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
Zentavious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zentavious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zentavious 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 Zentavious a common name?
We classify Zentavious 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 Zentavious most popular?
The single biggest year for Zentavious was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zentavious is about 19 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 Zentavious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zentavious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zentavious 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 Zentavious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zentavious 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 Zentavious 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 Americans are named Zentavious?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.