1974Peak 20232025
Quick answers about Zaire
How many people are named Zaire?
An estimated 9,364 living Americans are named Zaire.
How rare is Zaire?
Zaire is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 601 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 8.2% from its 2023 peak.
How old is the typical Zaire?
The median age of a living American named Zaire is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 19 years old.
Is Zaire still popular?
Yes — Zaire is currently rising in popularity, with 601 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.2× higher than the previous decade.
Diaspora map
Zaire spread fast — broke out in Georgia and Virginia (2018) and ran high in 8 states within a decade.
Broke out: Georgia and Virginia, 2018 · over-represented in 8 states over 6 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
