Declining since 2010, #2,230 for boys today.
Popularity of Zavion since 1985
Babies named Zavion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 159 |
| 2000s | 1,262 |
| 2010s | 1,320 |
| 2020s | 485 |
Meaning & origin
Zavion is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 1985. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, and since 2010 its frequency has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 2,230 nationally, with approximately 1 in every 27,112 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has seen the most use in Georgia and Texas, reflecting regional preferences for inventive, phonetically distinctive names. While its exact origins are unclear, Zavion fits a pattern of names that blend contemporary sounds with the popular -ion suffix seen in names like Zion and Davion. Its short form Zay adds a casual, approachable feel.
Zavion first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985, a period when creative coinages using the popular -ion ending were on the rise. The name does not have a clear historical or linguistic derivation; it is most likely a modern invention influenced by existing names such as Xavier or Davion, combined with the trendy suffix -ion. Its use has been primarily in the United States, particularly in Georgia and Texas.
Where Zavion is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zay, Zavi
Sibling names for Zavion
Names that share Zavion's style, for a brother or sister.
