How Many People Are Named Zalman?
Complete statistics for the name Zalman: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zalman, a very rare male name, is held by just 641 people in the US, making up 1 in 515,164 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 65% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2021.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 22 represents a powerful leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 665 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zalman Through the Generations
Zalman has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. In 2021, the name reached its peak with 27 births, marking a significant milestone for such a rare name. The average age of those named Zalman is 24, with 435 individuals under 30, 203 aged between 30 and 60, and only 27 over 60, indicating a strong preference for the name among recent parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zalman's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Zalman
How Many People Have the Name Zalman?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 226 people in the United States currently share the name Zalman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,466,590 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zalman a Common or Rare Name?
Zalman 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 Zalman Mean?
Zalman means "Hebrew, meaning 'God's wrestler'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zalman in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zalman Most Popular?
The name Zalman reached peak popularity in 2021, with 27 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 Zalman?
Approximately 226 people named Zalman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 226. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,466,590 Americans.
Is Zalman a rare name?
Zalman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,466,590 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zalman mean?
Zalman means "Hebrew, meaning 'God's wrestler'" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Zalman more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zalman are male and 0% are female.
When was Zalman most popular?
Zalman peaked in 2021 with 27 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.