Zavion
Boy name · #2245 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Zavion? In official American birth records, Zavion has been tracked continuously since 1985, giving it 40 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 63 baby boys were named Zavion, placing it at #2245 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1481, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 28,571 boys born in 2025 was named Zavion.
The 40-year story
Zavion first appears in the Social Security records in 1985, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 199 boys were named Zavion — good for #991 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 Zavion per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Zavion against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Zavion in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Zavion is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Zavion will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Zavion is most common
State-level data for Zavion 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 Zavion
Statistically, parents drawn to Zavion tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Javion, Kavion, Jayvion, Zamarion, and Zyion.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zavion | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2230 |
| 2024 | 82 | #1921 |
| 2023 | 71 | #2078 |
| 2022 | 73 | #2060 |
| 2021 | 100 | #1658 |
| 2020 | 96 | #1655 |
| 2019 | 96 | #1670 |
| 2018 | 110 | #1539 |
| 2017 | 99 | #1612 |
| 2016 | 136 | #1320 |
| 2015 | 112 | #1481 |
| 2014 | 125 | #1362 |
| 2013 | 132 | #1305 |
| 2012 | 148 | #1207 |
| 2011 | 176 | #1066 |
| 2010 | 186 | #1042 |
| 2009 | 199 | #991 |
| 2008 | 176 | #1067 |
| 2007 | 165 | #1102 |
| 2006 | 143 | #1178 |
| 2005 | 111 | #1354 |
| 2004 | 137 | #1144 |
| 2003 | 89 | #1466 |
| 2002 | 109 | #1244 |
| 2001 | 76 | #1572 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Zavion?
In official American birth records, the name Zavion first appeared in 1985 (over 40 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 40 years.
Is Zavion a popular boy name?
Zavion ranked #2245 among boys in 2025 with 63 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1481.
When was the name Zavion most popular?
Zavion peaked in 2009, when 199 American boys received the name (ranked #991 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zavion?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 28,571 newborn American boys was named Zavion. 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.