Zaire
boy name#503 in 2025Zaire entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #466 in 2023, ranks #503 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1974–2025
#503
rank today
#466
peak (2023)
601
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3673 |
| 1980s | #5881 |
| 1990s | #1837 |
| 2000s | #876 |
| 2010s | #822 |
| 2020s | #498 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zaire has been most popular in TX, GA, FL.
Living bearers
About 9,400 people named Zaire are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zaire is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zaire in 2025?
- Zaire ranks #503 among US boy names in 2025, with 601 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zaire most popular?
- Zaire peaked in 2023, reaching #466 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zaire with classmates?
- Zaire will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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