Total births
327
Boys' name · since 1991
Zarius
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 327 babies named Zarius, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12921
- among boys today
- 327
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Zarius currently ranks #12921 among boys' names in America, with 327 babies recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Zarius recorded 327 times among boys since 1991, holding rank #12921 nationally today, ahead of 10% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #12921 among boys today
- 327 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zarius is currently the #12921 boys' name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 327 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12921
- among boys today
- 327
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Zarius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12921
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Zarius was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
18 babies were named Zarius in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Zarius compares
327 48th 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
Zarius's all-time total is 11% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zarius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 327 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zarius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zarius's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2024, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zarius at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#12,921
Active since
1991
Zarius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Zarius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zarius's strongest decade.
132 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Zarius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
63 births
- 2000s
2000s
132 births
- 2010s
2010s
84 births
- 2020s 48
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 132 births (40% of all-time use).
Zarius by state
Where Zarius concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.5% |
Texas share of Zarius's total US births 1.5%
5 of 327 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zarius? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 327 babies named Zarius. Today it holds rank #12921 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 18 births.
When was Zarius most popular? ▼
Zarius was most popular in the 2000s decade with 132 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Zarius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zarius are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Zarius been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zarius since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zarius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zarek, Zarion, Zarian, Zaryan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zarius's data
- Zarius's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (132 total births) through the 2020s (48) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zariuss (5 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 Zarius
Nearby Names Like Zarius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zarius
Zarek Boy
#4027 1,113 births
Zarion Boy
#7048 471 births
Zarian Boy
#7993 376 births
Zaryan Boy
#7587 263 births
Zaron Boy
#11477 193 births
Compare Zarius side by side: Zarius vs Zarek Zarius vs Zarion Zarius vs Zarian
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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, 1991–2025 (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. "Zarius: #12921 Boys' Name - 327 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zarius. 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 Zarius 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.