Rising since 2001, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Zorion since 2001
Babies named Zorion per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zorion's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Zorion, a Basque word meaning 'happiness', entered the U.S. naming scene in 2001 and has been steadily climbing in use. As of 2025, it ranked 5045th, with only about 1 in 89899 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2025, indicating growing but still rare adoption. Primarily used for boys, Zorion has not yet appeared among the top baby names in any state. The name remains closely tied to its Basque origins, where it is chosen for its uplifting meaning and cultural resonance.
Zorion is a Basque word meaning 'happiness' or 'bliss'. It is used as a given name primarily in the Basque Country, reflecting a trend of using positive abstract nouns as first names. The name has gained some international visibility through popular culture, particularly a Zorion character in a 2014 film, but its usage remains rare outside Basque communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zori, Zio
Sibling names for Zorion
Names that share Zorion's style, for a brother or sister.
