An estimated 9,357 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.
Where is Zaire most common?
Zaire has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appears 9.1× more often than the national baseline.
1974Peak 20232025
Peak year
2023
Decline from peak
8.2%
2025
601
All-time
9,465
Diaspora map
Zaire spread fast — broke out in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Virginia (2022) and ran high in 12 states within a decade.
Broke out: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Virginia, 2022 · over-represented in 12 states over 2 years
