Zymarion
A unique name of uncertain origin, perhaps a blend of names.
Name Census estimates that about 144 living Americans carry the first name Zymarion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zymarion today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zymarion births was 2009 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zymarion. 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
144
~ 1 in 2,380,238 Americans
Peak year
2009
17 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,750
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Zymarion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zymarion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zymarion 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 Zymarion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zymarions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zymarion
The name Zymarion has its origins rooted in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "zim," meaning "to shine," and "ari," meaning "lion," thus translating to "shining lion" or "radiant lion."
This unique name has a rich historical background, with references found in some of the earliest known written records of human civilization. One of the earliest mentions of the name can be traced back to a cuneiform tablet from the city of Uruk, dated around 2500 BCE, which appears to list the name Zymarion among the names of various military commanders and officials.
In the ancient Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature, there is a character named Zymarion, who is described as a mighty warrior and companion of the legendary hero Gilgamesh. This literary reference suggests that the name was in use during the early Mesopotamian period, around 2100 BCE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zymarion. One of the earliest recorded figures was Zymarion of Tyre, a renowned Phoenician explorer who is believed to have lived in the 9th century BCE. He is credited with establishing trading routes and settlements along the Mediterranean coast, facilitating cultural exchange between various civilizations.
During the Hellenistic period, Zymarion of Alexandria (c. 250 BCE - 180 BCE) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of geometry and the study of celestial bodies. His work on conic sections and the calculation of planetary orbits was influential in the development of early astronomy.
In the Middle Ages, Zymarion of Cordoba (c. 1020 - 1090) was a renowned Islamic philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and the study of Aristotelian philosophy. His writings and teachings had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of the time, influencing subsequent generations of scholars and thinkers.
During the Renaissance period, Zymarion Vespucci (1454 - 1512), a distant cousin of the famous explorer Amerigo Vespucci, was a renowned cartographer and navigator. He accompanied several expeditions to the New World and is credited with creating some of the earliest accurate maps of the Americas, which aided in the exploration and colonization of the continents.
In more recent times, Zymarion Dubois (1884 - 1962) was a French artist and sculptor known for his avant-garde works and his contributions to the Cubist movement. His unique style and innovative techniques had a lasting impact on the art world, and his works can be found in prestigious museums and galleries around the globe.
While the name Zymarion may not be as common in modern times, its rich historical significance and origins in ancient civilizations make it a distinctive and intriguing name with a fascinating story to tell.
People
Zymarion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zymarion 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
Zymarion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zymarion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 144 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zymarion 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 2,380,238 US residents.
Is Zymarion a common name?
We classify Zymarion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 145 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zymarion most popular?
The single biggest year for Zymarion was 2009, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zymarion 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 Zymarion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zymarion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zymarion 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 Zymarion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zymarion 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 Zymarion 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 common is the name Zymarion?
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