How popular is the name Zafir in 2025?

Zafir is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Zafir most popular?

Zafir peaked in 1991, reaching #5096 among US boy names.

Zafir will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Zafir entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #5096 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#5096

peak (1991)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Over the last decade, Zafir has been most popular in PA.

About 300 people named Zafir are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Zafir alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Zafir in 2025?: Zafir is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Zafir most popular?: Zafir peaked in 1991, reaching #5096 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Zafir with classmates?: Zafir will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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