Zolin
A Slavic name meaning "small eagle" or "golden falcon".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Zolin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zolin today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zolin births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zolin. 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 Zolin. 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
13
years old
2019 SSA rank
#14,113
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Zolin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zolin 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
Decades
Zolin 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 Zolin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zolin
The name Zolin is a relatively uncommon given name with roots that can be traced back to various cultures and linguistic origins. Its earliest known use is believed to have been in the ancient Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, where it may have derived from the Proto-Slavic word "zolto," meaning "gold" or "golden." This connection suggests that the name's original meaning could have been associated with wealth, prosperity, or radiance.
In some Central European regions, Zolin was also used as a variant spelling of the name Zoltan, which has Hungarian origins and is derived from the Turkish word "sultan," meaning "ruler" or "authority." This association with nobility and leadership adds a layer of prestige to the name's potential meanings.
While the name's exact origins remain somewhat obscure, there are historical records and references that shed light on its usage throughout the centuries. One of the earliest documented instances of the name Zolin can be found in the chronicles of the 14th-century Bohemian scholar and writer, Petr Zolin, who authored several works on theology and philosophy.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Zolin Černý gained recognition as a prominent Czech humanist and educator, known for his contributions to the development of the Czech language and educational reforms.
During the 17th century, a Russian explorer and merchant named Zolin Moskvitin played a significant role in the exploration and trade routes between Russia and Alaska. His expeditions and interactions with the indigenous populations left a lasting impact on the region's history.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Zolin Mikhailovich Trusov, a celebrated Russian artist renowned for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in Imperial Russia.
In the 20th century, Zolin Lambrino, a Romanian composer and conductor, gained international recognition for his contributions to the classical music scene, particularly through his symphonic works and collaborations with renowned orchestras.
These historical figures, while not an exhaustive list, serve as examples of the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with the name Zolin throughout different eras and cultures. From scholars and educators to explorers, artists, and musicians, the name has been carried by individuals who have left their mark on various fields and societies.
People
Zolin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zolin 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
Zolin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zolin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zolin 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 Zolin a common name?
We classify Zolin 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 Zolin most popular?
The single biggest year for Zolin was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zolin is about 13 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 Zolin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zolin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zolin 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 Zolin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zolin 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 Zolin 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 share the name Zolin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.