Zyrek
From Polish origin meaning "lucky one" or "fortunate".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zyrek. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zyrek today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyrek births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyrek. 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 Zyrek. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#12,304
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Zyrek: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyrek 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 Zyrek during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyrek
The name Zyrek has its origins in the Slavic languages, with its roots traced back to the 10th century in the regions of modern-day Poland and Czech Republic. It is derived from the Proto-Slavic word "žirъ," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity," reflecting a desire for abundance and affluence for the child bearing this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zyrek can be found in the chronicles of the Piast dynasty, which ruled over the Polish lands from the 10th to the 14th century. It is mentioned as the name of a minor nobleman who served under Duke Bolesław I the Brave in the early 11th century.
In the 13th century, a Franciscan friar named Zyrek of Strzegom gained recognition for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. His treatises on the relationship between faith and reason were widely studied in monastic circles across Central Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Zyrek Kochanowski, a Polish poet and playwright born in 1530, achieved fame for his contributions to the development of the Polish literary language. His works, including the epic poem "The Dismissal of the Grecian Envoys," are considered masterpieces of Polish Renaissance literature.
In the 18th century, Zyrek Gołębiowski, a Polish historian and archivist born in 1766, made significant contributions to the study of Polish genealogy and heraldry. His comprehensive works on noble families and their coats of arms are still referenced by researchers today.
Another notable figure bearing the name Zyrek was Zyrek Przybylski, a Polish military officer who fought in the November Uprising against Russian imperial rule in 1830-1831. Despite being captured and imprisoned, his bravery and dedication to the cause of Polish independence made him a celebrated figure among his compatriots.
While the name Zyrek has its roots in the Slavic cultures of Central and Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other regions and gained recognition worldwide. Its rich history and association with notable figures from various fields reflect the enduring appeal of this name across generations.
People
Zyrek + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyrek 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
Zyrek: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyrek?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyrek 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 Zyrek a common name?
We classify Zyrek 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 Zyrek most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyrek was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyrek is about 25 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 Zyrek in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zyrek a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyrek 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 Zyrek still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zyrek 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 Zyrek 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 Americans are named Zyrek?
See how many people share the name Zyrek on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.