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1985

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#991

Peak Rank

3K

Total Count

38

Years Active

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## The Story of Zavion

American parents first put Zavion on the record books as a baby boy name in 1985, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 199 Zavions were born — ranking #991 that year. About 40% of every Zavion on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Zavion ranks #2,154 for baby boys with 70 births, falling sharply (-26%). All told, over 3K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Zavion

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zavion is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Avion](/avion)
* [Davion](/davion)
* [Xavion](/xavion)
* Shavian
* [Zeven](/zeven)
* Whovian
* [Savan](/savan)
* [Davian](/davian)
* Bavian
* [Avian](/avian)
* [Zaman](/zaman)
* Zazen

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Zavion

What does the name Zavion mean?

Zavion is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zavion in 2026?

In 2026, Zavion ranks #2,154 among boys' names in the U.S., with 70 babies given the name that year.

When was Zavion most popular?

Zavion reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #991 that year with 199 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zavion most popular?

Zavion has historically been most popular in South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zavion.

Is Zavion a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zavion is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Zavion?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zavion include Minoru, Delos, Ethel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦MinoruPeak #991](/minoru)[👦DelosPeak #992](/delos)[👦EthelPeak #992](/ethel)[👦LauraPeak #990](/laura)[👦NormaPeak #992](/norma)[👦ReymundoPeak #990](/reymundo)[👦TorryPeak #990](/torry)[👦KananPeak #992](/kanan)

## About the name Zavion 

Zavion is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Zavion's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #991\. Use the chart and map above to compare Zavion's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2009 → ](/year/2009)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "Z" → ](/letter/z)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.