Zyyon
A variant spelling of Zion, meaning the promised land.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Zyyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zyyon today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyyon births was 2014 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyyon. 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 Zyyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2014
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,105
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Zyyon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyyon 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 Zyyon 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyyon
The given name Zyyon has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Zion, which refers to the ancient city of Jerusalem and the biblical land of Israel.
The name Zion is derived from the Hebrew word "Tsiyon," which means "signpost" or "monument." It was used as a poetic reference to the city of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount, which were considered the symbolic centers of the Israelite religion and nation.
In the Hebrew Bible, the name Zion appears frequently as a metaphor for the city of Jerusalem and the promised land of the Israelites. It is mentioned in various books, such as the Book of Isaiah, the Book of Psalms, and the Book of Lamentations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zion can be found in the Book of Samuel, which dates back to around the 7th century BCE. In this text, Zion is referred to as the city where King David established his capital after conquering Jerusalem.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Zyyon or its variants. One of the most famous was Zion Boles (1915-1992), an American blues singer and guitarist from Mississippi. Another was Zion Thind (1919-2001), an Indian-American writer and activist who fought for the right of South Asians to become naturalized citizens of the United States.
In the realm of literature, Zion Harris (1938-1992) was an American poet and educator known for his works exploring African American identity and culture. Additionally, Zion Diaz Petton (born 1983) is a contemporary Puerto Rican singer and songwriter who has achieved success in the Latin music industry.
The name Zyyon has also been borne by historical figures in various religious and spiritual movements. For instance, Zion Taufanga (1870-1938) was a leader of the Bahai Faith in Tonga, contributing to the religion's spread in the Pacific Islands.
People
Zyyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyyon 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
Zyyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyyon 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Zyyon a common name?
We classify Zyyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyyon was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyyon is about 12 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 Zyyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zyyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyyon 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 Zyyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zyyon 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 Zyyon 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 Zyyon?
You can see how many people share the name Zyyon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.