Zeron
An invented name possibly derived from the Greek word "zero", meaning nought or cipher.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Zeron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zeron today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zeron births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zeron. 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 Zeron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,354
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Zeron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zeron 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 Zeron 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zeron
The given name Zeron has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian word "zeran," which means "seed" or "offspring," symbolizing fertility and the continuation of life.
In Sumerian mythology, Zeron was associated with the goddess Inanna, the Queen of Heaven and Earth, who was revered as the deity of love, beauty, and fertility. The name was often bestowed upon newborn sons as a blessing for a fruitful and prosperous life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zeron can be found in cuneiform tablets from the ancient city of Uruk, dating back to around 2500 BCE. These tablets documented the names of various individuals, including a scribe named Zeron who was renowned for his exceptional calligraphic skills.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zeron. In ancient Greece, Zeron of Elea (born around 490 BCE) was a renowned philosopher and mathematician known for his contributions to the study of paradoxes and the concept of infinity.
During the Byzantine Empire, Zeron the Elder (born around 450 CE) was a renowned scholar and theologian who played a pivotal role in the development of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. His writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the religious landscape of the region.
In the 12th century, Zeron of Trier (born around 1120 CE) was a German poet and troubadour who composed several influential works celebrating courtly love and chivalry. His poems were widely circulated and admired throughout medieval Europe.
In the Renaissance era, Zeron Della Rovere (born in 1453 CE) was an Italian nobleman and patron of the arts, known for his support of artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael. His patronage played a crucial role in the flourishing of the arts during this period.
During the Age of Exploration, Zeron de Balboa (born in 1476 CE) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led expeditions across Central America and became the first European to lay eyes on the Pacific Ocean from the Americas.
While the name Zeron has its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, it has transcended time and geography, appearing in various contexts throughout history, from philosophy and theology to literature and exploration, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization.
People
Zeron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zeron 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
Zeron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zeron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zeron 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Zeron a common name?
We classify Zeron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zeron most popular?
The single biggest year for Zeron was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zeron 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 Zeron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zeron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zeron 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 Zeron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zeron 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 Zeron 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 Zeron as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.