Zerion
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 23 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Zerion hit its peak of 7 births in 2011, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Today, Zerion reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Zerion is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Zerion is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly a creative variant of Zion (Hebrew: the holy mountain of Jerusalem, meaning "fortress" or "monument") with an elaborative -er- infix, or a construction drawing on names like Oberon or Hyperion through a Z- opening.
Zerion has a bold, distinctive sound — three syllables with the dramatic Z- opening that immediately signals something unusual. It's a name that feels both ancient and futuristic, carrying the weight of the Zion tradition while sounding entirely contemporary.
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Zerion is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Zerion creates its characteristic solid, balanced quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zerion has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18 | #12381 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | #14381 | — |
The Story of Zerion
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Zerion is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Zerion are most likely born between 2007 and 2013.
How rare is Zerion?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Zerion is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 18 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2007–2013)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | #12122 |
| 2012 | 5 | #14231 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10789 |
| 2007 | 5 | #14381 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2013