Total births
1,037
Boys' name · since 1992
Zavien
Zavien has 1,037 recorded births since 1992 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2020 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2738
- among boys today
- 1,037
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
1,037 babies have been named Zavien since 1992, making it today's #2738 boys' name.
Zavien has 1,037 recorded births among boys since 1992, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2738 as of the latest data, more common than 81% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #2738 among boys today
- 1,037 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zavien is currently the #2738 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 1,037 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2738
- among boys today
- 1,037
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Zavien vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2738
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Zavien was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
61 babies were named Zavien in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Zavien compares
1,037 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Zavien's all-time total is 183% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zavien | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,037 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zavien's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zavien splits its recorded history at 2011: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2020 peak of 61 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zavien at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#2,738
Active since
1992
Zavien popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Zavien by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zavien's strongest decade.
385 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Zavien births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s
2000s
330 births
- 2010s
2010s
385 births
- 2020s
2020s
285 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 385 births (37% of all-time use).
How Zavien 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 Zavien's total volume
Zavien vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zavien by state
Where Zavien concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 150 | 14.5% |
| #2 | California | | 39 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Zavien's total US births 14.5%
Even split
150 of 1,037 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zavien? ▼
Zavien has been given to 1,037 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2738 as of the latest data. 61 babies were born in 2020, its single highest year.
When was Zavien most popular? ▼
Zavien was most popular in the 2010s decade with 385 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Zavien most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zavien are Texas (150 births), California (39 births), Florida (12 births).
How long has the name Zavien been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zavien since 1992 -- 34 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zavien? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zavier, Zavion, Zavian, Zaven, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zavien's data
- Zavien's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (385 total births) through the 2020s (285) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zaviens (150 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 Zavien
Nearby Names Like Zavien
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zavien
Zavier Boy
#966 7,047 births
Zavion Boy
#1929 3,231 births
Zavian Boy
#1480 2,303 births
Zaven Boy
#4340 552 births
Zaviyar Boy
#2027 498 births
Compare Zavien side by side: Zavien vs Zavier Zavien vs Zavion Zavien vs Zavian
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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, 1992–2025 (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. "Zavien: #2738 Boys' Name - 1,037 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zavien. 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 Zavien 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.