How Many People Are Named Zaire?
Complete statistics for the name Zaire: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zaire, a name that's very rare and typically given to boys, stands out with only 10,164 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 32,466 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 94% of those named Zaire being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 10,284 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zaire Through the Generations
Zaire's popularity surged in 2023, reaching its peak with 674 births that year. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly young, with 9,631 under 30 years old, compared to just 653 aged between 30 and 60. This trend reflects a name that's increasingly favored by younger parents, contributing to its rising status among newborns.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zaire's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zaire
How Many People Have the Name Zaire?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,164 people in the United States currently share the name Zaire. That works out to roughly 1 in every 32,466 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zaire a Common or Rare Name?
Zaire is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Zaire Mean?
Zaire means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zaire in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.
When Was Zaire Most Popular?
The name Zaire reached peak popularity in 2023, with 674 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zaire?
Approximately 10,164 people named Zaire live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,284. That works out to roughly 1 in 32,466 Americans.
Is Zaire a rare name?
Zaire is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 32,466 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zaire mean?
Zaire means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zaire more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Zaire are male and 14% are female.
When was Zaire most popular?
Zaire peaked in 2023 with 674 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.