Total births
267
Boys' name · since 1987
Zafir
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 267 babies named Zafir, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10223
- among boys today
- 267
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zafir is the #10223 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 267 recorded since 1987.
Zafir has 267 recorded births among boys since 1987, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10223 as of the latest data, more common than 28% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2024.
- #10223 among boys today
- 267 born since 1987
- 2000s peak decade
- 28% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zafir is currently the #10223 boys' name in America, more common than 28% of boys - 267 born since 1987, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10223
- among boys today
- 267
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Zafir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10223
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 28% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Zafir was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
15 babies were named Zafir in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Zafir compares
267 43rd percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zafir's all-time total is 27% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zafir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 267 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 15 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zafir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zafir's full recorded timeline at 2008, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 15 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zafir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#10,223
Active since
1987
Zafir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2024
- Peak year (2022)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Zafir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zafir's strongest decade.
83 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Zafir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
83 births
- 2010s
2010s
81 births
- 2020s
2020s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 83 births (31% of all-time use).
Zafir by state
Where Zafir concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 16 | 6.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.9% |
Pennsylvania share of Zafir's total US births 6.0%
Even split
16 of 267 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zafir? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 267 babies named Zafir. Today it holds rank #10223 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 15 births.
When was Zafir most popular? ▼
Zafir was most popular in the 2000s decade with 83 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Zafir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zafir are Pennsylvania (16 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Zafir been used? ▼
Records for Zafir go back to 1987, giving 38 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Zafir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zafar, Zafeer, Zafari, Zafer. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zafir's data
- Zafir's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (83 total births) through the 2020s (42) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Zafirs (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zafir
Nearby Names Like Zafir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zafir
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Zafir
Keean #10222
434 births · Peak 2004
Estefan #10224
337 births · Peak 1996
Keaston #10221
292 births · Peak 2012
Devontay #10225
895 births · Peak 1992
Davidjames #10220
100 births · Peak 2000
Lakin #10226
439 births · Peak 2014
Alexandr #10219
493 births · Peak 2005
Calden #10227
105 births · Peak 2007
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zafir: #10223 Boys' Name - 267 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zafir. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zafir draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.