Zerin
A boy's name of Turkish origin with 34 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Zerin peaked during the Gen Z era, when 7 babies received this name in a single year (2009). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Zerin has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Zerin is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Zerin is a boy's baby name of Turkish origin, from the Turkish/Persian zerin, meaning 'golden' or 'made of gold.' Gold names carry associations of value, brilliance, and precious worth across Turkish and Persian naming traditions.
Zerin is a name that literally means golden — a name charged with value and warmth, used across Turkish communities and carrying the luster of its precious-metal meaning in a sleek, contemporary two-syllable form.
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Phonetically, Zerin belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Turkish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Turkish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Zerin’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zerin has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #14191 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 29 | #12622 | — |
The Story of Zerin
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Zerin is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Zerin are most likely born between 2004 and 2016.
How rare is Zerin?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Zerin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2000s with 29 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2004–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #14191 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10981 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12541 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12353 |
| 2006 | 5 | #14020 |
| 2004 | 5 | #13214 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2016