Zeryk
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "blue" or "river".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zeryk. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zeryk today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zeryk births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zeryk. 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 Zeryk. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,345
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Zeryk: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zeryk 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 Zeryk 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 Zeryk
The name Zeryk has its origins in the ancient Slavic languages, with roots dating back to the 6th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Proto-Slavic word "zera," meaning "to shine" or "to radiate." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with brightness, light, or radiance.
One of the earliest known references to the name Zeryk can be found in the Veleslava, an ancient Slavic manuscript dating back to the 9th century AD. The text mentions a warrior named Zeryk who was renowned for his courage and valor in battle.
In the 11th century, a prominent Kievan prince named Zeryk Svyatoslavich ruled over the principality of Novgorod. He is recorded in the Novgorod Chronicles as a skilled diplomat and leader who helped to maintain peaceful relations with neighboring territories.
Another notable figure bearing the name Zeryk was a 13th-century Bosnian nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the defense of his homeland against invading forces. His bravery and strategic prowess were celebrated in several contemporary accounts of the time.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist and sculptor named Zeryk Baldassare (1470-1536) achieved considerable fame for his intricate marble sculptures and frescoes adorning numerous churches and palaces in Florence and Rome.
In the 19th century, a Russian writer and poet named Zeryk Pushkin (1812-1884), though not directly related to the renowned Alexander Pushkin, gained recognition for his lyrical verse and romantic works that captured the spirit of his era.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Zeryk throughout the centuries, highlighting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Zeryk + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zeryk 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
Zeryk: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zeryk?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zeryk 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 Zeryk a common name?
We classify Zeryk 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 Zeryk most popular?
The single biggest year for Zeryk was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zeryk is about 15 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 Zeryk in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zeryk a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zeryk 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 Zeryk still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zeryk 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 Zeryk 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 Zeryk?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Zeryk at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.