Total births
376
Unisex name · since 1993
Zarian
Zarian has 376 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7993
- among boys today
- 376
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zarian is the #7993 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 376 recorded since 1993.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zarian has been recorded 376 times among boys since 1993, currently ranked #7993 nationally and more common than 44% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #7993 among boys today
- 376 born since 1993
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zarian is currently the #7993 unisex name in America, more common than 44% of boys - 376 born since 1993, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7993
- among boys today
- 376
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Zarian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7993
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 44% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Zarian was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
24 babies were named Zarian in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Zarian compares
376 Top 49% higher than 51% of 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
Zarian's all-time total is 2% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zarian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 376 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zarian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zarian splits its recorded history at 2011: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1993 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zarian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#7,993
Active since
1993
Zarian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Zarian popularity over time - girls
28 total births recorded since 1996 (Zarian as girls' name)
Zarian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zarian's strongest decade.
150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Zarian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 40
1990s
40 births
- 2000s
2000s
150 births
- 2010s
2010s
134 births
- 2020s 52
2020s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 150 births (40% of all-time use).
Zarian by state
Where Zarian concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 2.7% |
Texas share of Zarian's total US births 2.7%
10 of 376 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zarian? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 376 babies named Zarian. Today it holds rank #7993 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 24 births.
When was Zarian most popular? ▼
Zarian was most popular in the 2000s decade with 150 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Zarian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zarian are Texas (10 births).
Is Zarian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zarian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 376 births, and as a girl's name it has 28 births.
How long has the name Zarian been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zarian since 1993 -- 33 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zarian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zarek, Zarion, Zarius, Zaryan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zarian's data
- Zarian's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (150 total births) through the 2020s (52) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zarians (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Zarian
Nearby Names Like Zarian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zarian
Zarek Boy
#4027 1,113 births
Zarion Boy
#7048 471 births
Zarius Boy
#12921 327 births
Zaryan Boy
#7587 263 births
Zaron Boy
#11477 193 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1993–2025 (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. "Zarian: #7993 Unisex Name - 376 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zarian. 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 Zarian 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 June 2026.