Zior
A unique name of uncertain origin, potentially inspired by nature.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Zior. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Zior today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zior births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zior. 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 Zior. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,185
Tracked since 2021
Gender
Gender distribution for Zior
Zior is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Zior as a male name
- Ranked #14,185 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Zior as a female name
- Ranked #17,638 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (5 births)
Popularity
Zior: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zior 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 Zior during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zior
The name Zior has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages of human civilization, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "zir," which means "radiant" or "shining." This suggests that the name Zior may have been given to individuals who were perceived as bright, brilliant, or luminous in some way.
In the earliest known records, the name Zior appears in several cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets found in the ancient cities of Mesopotamia, such as Ur and Uruk. These artifacts provide evidence that the name was in use among the Sumerian people during the third millennium BC.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Zior was a Sumerian scribe who lived around 2500 BC. His name was etched onto a clay tablet that detailed his work in transcribing and preserving ancient texts and records.
Later, in the 7th century BC, there is a record of a Babylonian astrologer named Zior who was known for his expertise in interpreting celestial events and predicting astronomical phenomena.
During the Hellenistic period, around 300 BC, a Greek philosopher from the city of Ephesus named Zior is mentioned in various texts as a follower of the Epicurean school of thought. He is credited with writing several treatises on ethics and the pursuit of happiness.
In the 2nd century AD, there was a Roman poet named Zior who gained recognition for his lyrical works celebrating the beauty of nature and the grandeur of the Roman Empire.
Another notable figure was Zior of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century AD. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is said to have written several influential works on celestial mechanics and the movements of the planets.
While the name Zior has its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, it has been used across various civilizations and time periods, often associated with individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to fields such as literature, philosophy, astronomy, and the arts.
People
Zior + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zior 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
Zior: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zior?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zior 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Zior a common name?
We classify Zior as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zior most popular?
The single biggest year for Zior was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zior is about 4 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 Zior in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zior a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Zior 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 Zior still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zior 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 Zior 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 Zior?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.