Zoravar
A Sanskrit masculine name meaning "mighty warrior" or "powerful hero".
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the first name Zoravar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zoravar today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zoravar births was 2024 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zoravar. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Zoravar with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
134
~ 1 in 2,557,868 Americans
Peak year
2024
22 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,688
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Zoravar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zoravar from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 84 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
Zoravar 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 Zoravar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zoravars live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zoravar
The name Zoravar has its origins in the Armenian language and culture, with a history dating back several centuries. It is derived from the Armenian words "dzor" meaning "power" or "strength" and "avar" meaning "bearer" or "carrier." Together, the name Zoravar can be translated to mean "bearer of strength" or "powerful one."
In ancient Armenian texts and historical records, the name Zoravar is often associated with individuals who displayed remarkable courage, valor, and physical prowess on the battlefield or in times of conflict. It was a name bestowed upon warriors, soldiers, and leaders who demonstrated extraordinary strength and bravery in the face of adversity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zoravar can be found in the 5th century CE, when an Armenian military commander named Zoravar Magnavuni led his troops to victory against invading Persian forces. His exploits and leadership were celebrated in Armenian epic poetry and oral traditions, solidifying the name's association with heroism and military prowess.
Throughout Armenian history, the name Zoravar has been borne by several notable figures. In the 10th century, Zoravar Khorkhoruni was a renowned scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of Armenian literature and philosophy. In the 12th century, Zoravar Vachutian was a skilled architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several impressive fortresses and churches in the region.
During the Ottoman period, a resistance leader named Zoravar Andranik (1865-1927) earned a place in Armenian history for his role in defending Armenian communities against Ottoman oppression and leading the struggle for independence. His bravery and tactical prowess earned him the moniker "Zoravar" (the mighty one) among his followers.
Another prominent figure bearing the name was Zoravar Sirunian (1879-1950), a renowned Armenian writer and poet who celebrated the heroism and resilience of the Armenian people through his works. His poetic style and use of vivid imagery helped to further solidify the name's association with strength and perseverance.
These historical figures, along with countless others who bore the name Zoravar, have contributed to the rich cultural legacy and enduring significance of this powerful Armenian name, which continues to be bestowed upon children to this day as a symbol of strength, courage, and resilience.
People
Zoravar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zoravar 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
Zoravar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zoravar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 134 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zoravar 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 2,557,868 US residents.
Is Zoravar a common name?
We classify Zoravar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 135 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zoravar most popular?
The single biggest year for Zoravar was 2024, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zoravar is about 6 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 Zoravar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zoravar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zoravar 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 Zoravar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zoravar 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 Zoravar 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 are called Zoravar?
Find out how many Americans are named Zoravar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.