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Zmarion

An invented name possibly blending "Zion" with "Marion", carrying meanings related to Jerusalem and the sea.

Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Zmarion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zmarion today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zmarion births was 2008 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Zmarion. 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 Zmarion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

11

~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans

Peak year

2008

6 babies that year

Average age

15

years old

2014 SSA rank

#14,068

Tracked since 2008

Popularity

Zmarion: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Zmarion from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

023562010

Decades

Zmarion 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 Zmarion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s606
2010s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Zmarion

Zmarion is a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage spanning several centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "zmar," meaning "to sing," and "ion," which signifies "divine."

During the height of the Sumerian Empire, Zmarion was a popular name among the priestly class, as they were revered for their abilities to compose and perform sacred hymns and chants. It is believed that one of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in a cuneiform inscription on a clay tablet dating back to around 2500 BC, which describes a high priest named Zmarion who was renowned for his melodic chanting abilities.

As civilizations rose and fell, the name Zmarion spread across the ancient world, gaining popularity in various regions. In ancient Greece, there are records of a philosopher named Zmarion who lived in the 5th century BC and was known for his teachings on the harmony of the universe. His writings, though fragmented, have influenced generations of thinkers and scholars.

The name also found its way into religious texts and scriptures. In the ancient Zoroastrian faith, which originated in Persia (modern-day Iran), there is a reference to a wise man named Zmarion who was revered for his spiritual guidance and teachings on the cosmic order.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zmarion. One of the earliest recorded was Zmarion of Sidon, a renowned poet and dramatist who lived in the 3rd century BC in the ancient Phoenician city of Sidon (present-day Lebanon). His poetic works, though largely lost, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human condition.

Another prominent figure was Zmarion the Elder, a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century AD. He was highly respected for his extensive knowledge of ancient texts and his contributions to the preservation and dissemination of classical literature.

In the realm of music, there was Zmarion the Composer, a gifted musician who lived in medieval Italy during the 12th century. He is credited with pioneering the use of polyphonic harmonies in sacred choral music, revolutionizing the art form and influencing generations of composers to come.

During the Renaissance period, Zmarion da Vinci, a distant relative of the renowned polymath Leonardo da Vinci, was a skilled artist and architect who left a lasting legacy through his intricate designs and architectural masterpieces scattered across Italy.

The name Zmarion has carried a sense of deep reverence and cultural significance throughout its long and illustrious history. While its popularity may have ebbed and flowed across different eras and regions, it remains a captivating name that evokes a rich tapestry of ancient traditions, spiritual wisdom, and artistic expression.

People

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FAQ

Zmarion: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Zmarion?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zmarion 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 31,159,485 US residents.

Is Zmarion a common name?

We classify Zmarion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Zmarion most popular?

The single biggest year for Zmarion was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zmarion 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 Zmarion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Zmarion a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zmarion 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 Zmarion still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Zmarion 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 Zmarion 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 Zmarion as a first name?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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