Zeporia
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning, potentially of invented nature.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Zeporia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zeporia today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zeporia births was 1972 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zeporia. 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 Zeporia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1972
5 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1972 SSA rank
#9,663
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Zeporia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zeporia 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 Zeporia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zeporia
The name Zeporia has its origins in ancient Greek mythology and literature. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "zephyros," which means "the west wind." The name was initially associated with the personification of the gentle western breeze in Greek mythology.
In ancient Greek texts, Zeporia was sometimes used as an epithet for goddesses or nymphs associated with nature and the breeze. The name appears in several poems and hymns from the classical period, where it is used to evoke a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zeporia can be found in the works of the Greek poet Sappho, who lived on the island of Lesbos around 600 BCE. In her poetry, she often invoked the name Zeporia as a personification of the gentle breeze that swept across the Aegean Sea.
Throughout the centuries, the name Zeporia has been borne by a handful of notable individuals. In the 5th century BCE, Zeporia was the name of a renowned Greek sculptor from the city of Athens. Her works, though now lost, were praised for their exquisite attention to detail and their ability to capture the essence of the natural world.
During the Byzantine era, Zeporia was the name of a prominent noblewoman who lived in the 11th century CE. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various charitable causes throughout the empire.
In the Renaissance period, Zeporia was the name of an Italian botanist and naturalist who lived in the 16th century. Her extensive studies of plants and their medicinal properties earned her acclaim throughout Europe, and her writings influenced generations of scientists and scholars.
Another notable bearer of the name was Zeporia Kalogridis, a Greek painter who lived in the late 19th century. Her vibrant landscapes and depictions of rural life in Greece captured the essence of the country's natural beauty and cultural traditions.
While the name Zeporia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a connection to its ancient Greek roots and associations with the natural world and artistic expression.
People
Zeporia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zeporia 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
Zeporia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zeporia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zeporia 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Zeporia a common name?
We classify Zeporia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Zeporia most popular?
The single biggest year for Zeporia was 1972, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zeporia is about 60 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 Zeporia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zeporia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zeporia in the SSA data are female. 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 Zeporia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zeporia 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 Zeporia 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 the name Zeporia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.