Total births
552
Boys' name · since 1918
Zaven
552 babies named Zaven in U.S. Social Security records since 1918, with the highest year being 2009. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4340
- among boys today
- 552
- born since 1918
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
552 babies have been named Zaven since 1918, making it today's #4340 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Zaven recorded 552 times among boys since 1918, holding rank #4340 nationally today, ahead of 70% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2025.
- #4340 among boys today
- 552 born since 1918
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zaven is currently the #4340 boys' name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 552 born since 1918, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4340
- among boys today
- 552
- born since 1918
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Zaven vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4340
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Zaven was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
29 babies were named Zaven in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Zaven compares
552 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
Zaven's all-time total is 50% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zaven | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 552 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zaven's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zaven splits its recorded history at 2007: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zaven at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#4,340
Active since
1918
Zaven popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Zaven by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zaven's strongest decade.
198 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Zaven births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s 27
1920s
27 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 41
1990s
41 births
- 2000s
2000s
141 births
- 2010s
2010s
198 births
- 2020s
2020s
129 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 198 births (36% of all-time use).
How Zaven compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Zaven's total volume
Zaven vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zaven by state
Where Zaven concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Zaven's total US births 5.1%
Even split
28 of 552 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaven? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 552 babies named Zaven. Today it holds rank #4340 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 29 births.
When was Zaven most popular? ▼
Zaven was most popular in the 2010s decade with 198 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Zaven most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zaven are California (28 births), Massachusetts (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Zaven been used? ▼
Records for Zaven go back to 1918, giving 108 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zaven? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zavier, Zavion, Zavian, Zavien, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zaven's data
- Zaven's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (198 total births) through the 2020s (129) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zavens (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Zaven
Nearby Names Like Zaven
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zaven
Zavier Boy
#966 7,047 births
Zavion Boy
#1929 3,231 births
Zavian Boy
#1480 2,303 births
Zavien Boy
#2738 1,037 births
Zaviyar Boy
#2027 498 births
Compare Zaven side by side: Zaven vs Zavier Zaven vs Zavion Zaven vs Zavian
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zaven
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, 1918–2025 (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. "Zaven: #4340 Boys' Name - 552 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaven. 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 Zaven 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.