Zavien
Boy name · #2971 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Zavien? In official American birth records, Zavien has been tracked continuously since 1992, giving it 33 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 42 baby boys were named Zavien, placing it at #2971 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3085, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 42,857 boys born in 2025 was named Zavien.
The 33-year story
Zavien first appears in the Social Security records in 1992, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2020, when 61 boys were named Zavien — good for #2235 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Zavien per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Zavien against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Zavien in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Zavien is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Zavien will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Zavien is most common
State-level data for Zavien is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Zavien
Statistically, parents drawn to Zavien tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Xavien, Zalmen, Kainen, Halen, and Gracen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zavien | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2941 |
| 2024 | 48 | #2715 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3293 |
| 2022 | 48 | #2717 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2588 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2235 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2766 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2748 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3781 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2726 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3085 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3297 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3265 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2716 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2798 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3181 |
| 2009 | 52 | #2451 |
| 2008 | 37 | #3103 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3250 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3153 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3022 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3158 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3732 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2685 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3410 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Zavien?
In official American birth records, the name Zavien first appeared in 1992 (over 33 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 33 years.
Is Zavien a popular boy name?
Zavien ranked #2971 among boys in 2025 with 42 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3085.
When was the name Zavien most popular?
Zavien peaked in 2020, when 61 American boys received the name (ranked #2235 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zavien?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 42,857 newborn American boys was named Zavien. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.