Zavion

Zavion - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Zavion at a glance

Zavion is ranked #2991 among boy baby names in 2025, with 12 births in 2025. It peaked in 2009 at #1012 and first appeared on the charts in 1999.

Rank in 2025
#2991
Births in 2025
12
Peak year
2009 (#1012)
First appeared
1999
Trend
#1684 in 2020 → #2991 in 2025 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 122,190 boys
Visitor rating
4.8/5 (5 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Zavion appeared on the charts for the first time in 1999 on position #1668. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zavion and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zavion? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Zavion. The baby boy name Zavion was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2991 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zavion peaked in popularity 17 years ago in 2009 on position 1012.



Famous with this name

Zavion Brown
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Rating: 4.8/5 (5 recent votes)


Zavion is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zavion is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,215 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,942.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Zavion is where you live.


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Zavion origin and meaning

Modern elaboration related to Xavier and Zavier

Uncertain — a modern elaboration whose root is Xavier or Zavier

Zavion is a modern elaboration in the -ion pattern, built on Xavier or its variant Zavier, and it entered American use in 1999, peaking in 2009. It credits that root here, but it has no independent older meaning of its own.

Origin uncertain

Zavion is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Zavion

We've found the following names that sound similar to Zavion, sorted by popularity.

Zephaniah / Zayvion / Zavian / Zavien / Zayvian / Zaven / Zayven / Zephan / Zayvien / Zubin /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20252991
20242104
20232418
20222394
20211813
20201684
20191702
20181654
20171715
20161302
20151550
20141363
20131450
20121203
20111064
20101028
20091012
20081037
20071098
20061273
20051318
20041203
20031427
20021181
20011703
20002483
19991668

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Georgia1215
Texas2942

Even more about Zavion


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Zavion a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Zavion?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

Pronunciation

ZAY-vee-on · /ˈzeɪviɑːn/
The data table gives 2 syllables, but the common spoken form has 3 (ZAY-vee-on); the table figure is reproduced as given.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

  • Zavier — Related modern form
  • Xavier — The root name Zavion elaborates
  • Zavionne — Longer elaboration, not established in the data

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1999, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

A bold modern name with the fashionable Z- opening and -ion ending.

Worth knowing

  • It is confused with Xavier and Zavier, and its spelling is hard to guess from sound.

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#
On chart
2009
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Zavion
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 122,190
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1999
2025 births +12

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