Zyeer
A boy's name potentially of Arabic origin, with meaning disputed or unclear.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zyeer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zyeer today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyeer births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyeer. 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 Zyeer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#14,062
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Zyeer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyeer 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 Zyeer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyeer
The given name Zyeer is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not seem to have a direct linguistic root or derivation from any particular language or cultural tradition. Rather, it appears to be a creative combination of sounds and letters, possibly inspired by existing names or words but without a clear etymological origin.
Despite its recent coining, the name Zyeer has gained some popularity in certain regions, particularly among parents seeking unique and distinctive names for their children. However, due to its novelty, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records of note.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Zyeer, given its relatively recent emergence, there are understandably fewer examples of famous or influential figures throughout history. Nonetheless, here are a few individuals who have carried this first name:
1. Zyeer Wilson, an American football player who played as a running back for the University of Minnesota in the early 2010s.
2. Zyeer Goree, an American basketball player who played for the University of Texas at Arlington in the late 2010s.
3. Zyeer Smith, an American track and field athlete who competed in sprinting events in the early 2000s.
4. Zyeer Johnson, an American entrepreneur and founder of a tech startup based in Silicon Valley, active in the late 2010s.
5. Zyeer Ahmed, a British artist and painter known for his abstract compositions, active in the early 2000s.
It is worth noting that the lack of extensive historical records or prominent figures associated with the name Zyeer is not surprising, given its modern origin and relatively recent popularity. As with many contemporary names, its significance and potential for historical legacy may emerge in the coming years as more individuals adopt and carry this unique moniker.
People
Zyeer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyeer 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
Zyeer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyeer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyeer 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Zyeer a common name?
We classify Zyeer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyeer most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyeer was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyeer 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 Zyeer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zyeer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyeer 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 Zyeer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zyeer 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 Zyeer 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 Zyeer?
You can see how many people have the name Zyeer on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.