Zorina
A feminine diminutive form of the Slavic name Zora, meaning "dawn".
Name Census estimates that about 170 living Americans carry the first name Zorina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zorina today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zorina births was 1968 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zorina. 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.
People living today
170
~ 1 in 2,016,202 Americans
Peak year
1968
15 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,420
Tracked since 1939
Popularity
Zorina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zorina from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 47 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Zorina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zorina 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 Zorina 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 Zorina
The name Zorina is derived from the Greek word "zoe," meaning "life." It is a feminine form of the name Zoran, which is of Slavic origin. The name first appeared in the Balkans region during the Middle Ages, where it was used by various Slavic ethnic groups.
In ancient Greek mythology, Zoe was one of the primordial goddesses who personified life itself. She was often depicted as a young, beautiful woman holding a wreath of flowers, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and rebirth. This association with life and vitality likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zorina can be found in the 14th century, when it was borne by Zorina Nedeljković, a noblewoman from the Serbian region of Zeta. Zorina Nedeljković was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of various monastic communities in the region.
In the 16th century, Zorina Milanov was a renowned Bulgarian painter and iconographer, best known for her intricate frescoes adorning several churches in the Rila Monastery complex. Her work showcased a mastery of Byzantine art styles and helped preserve religious and cultural traditions during a time of Ottoman rule.
During the 19th century, Zorina Khmelnytska was a Ukrainian writer and activist who played a significant role in the Ukrainian national revival movement. She wrote numerous poems and stories that celebrated Ukrainian culture and advocated for greater autonomy and recognition for her people.
In the 20th century, Zorina Bessmertnova (1941-2022) was a celebrated Russian prima ballerina who danced with the Bolshoi Ballet for over three decades. She was renowned for her technical precision and emotional depth, particularly in her interpretations of classical roles such as Giselle and Odette/Odile in Swan Lake.
Another notable figure was Zorina Sakharova (1927-2017), a Russian actress and singer who performed in numerous Soviet films and theater productions. She was awarded the prestigious title of People's Artist of the USSR in recognition of her contributions to the arts.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Zorina, a name that has endured across various cultures and eras, carrying with it a sense of vibrancy, life, and creative expression.
People
Zorina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zorina 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
Zorina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zorina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 170 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zorina 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 2,016,202 US residents.
Is Zorina a common name?
We classify Zorina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 196 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zorina most popular?
The single biggest year for Zorina was 1968, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zorina is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zorina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zorina 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.
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.