Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Zavius

Name: Popularity of the name Zavius in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zavius, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#8,454 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2020

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#8454

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zavius

Zavius first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 7 Zaviuss were born — ranking #8,454 that year. As of 2026, Zavius ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Zaviuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Zavius

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

Zaius
Avius
Savviness
Zacchaeus
Xiphias
Savviest
Servius
Invious
Obvious
Envious
Devious
Severus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zavius

What does the name Zavius mean?

Zavius is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zavius in 2026?

In 2026, Zavius ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Zavius most popular?

Zavius reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #8,454 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Zavius a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zavius?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zavius include Dionysius, Jonthomas, Kenten. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zavius

Zavius is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Zavius's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #8,454. Use the chart and map above to compare Zavius's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.