Zion
Peaked at #125 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1917, Zion has been recorded 14% of the time for girls and 86% of the time for boys.
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Zion — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#575
in 2007
Current rank
#1919
in 2024
Years tracked
35
1985–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1985, Zion reached its peak popularity for girls in 2007, ranking #575 nationally with 524 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #910 (2014) to #1919 (2024) — a 53% drop.
As of 2024, Zion ranks #1919 nationally for girls, with 104 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,919 | 104 |
| 2023 | #1,602 | 131 |
| 2022 | #1,546 | 139 |
| 2021 | #1,449 | 149 |
| 2020 | #1,229 | 186 |
| 2019 | #1,171 | 204 |
| 2018 | #1,042 | 248 |
| 2017 | #924 | 287 |
Zion — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#125
in 2023
Current rank
#151
in 2024
Years tracked
52
1917–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1917, Zion reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #125 nationally with 2,883 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #254 (2014) to #151 (2024) — a 41% improvement.
As of 2024, Zion ranks #151 nationally for boys, with 2,359 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #151 | 2,359 |
| 2023 | #125 | 2,883 |
| 2022 | #143 | 2,630 |
| 2021 | #136 | 2,767 |
| 2020 | #144 | 2,534 |
| 2019 | #153 | 2,551 |
| 2018 | #181 | 2,182 |
| 2017 | #199 | 1,977 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Zion most popular?
Zion was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #125 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Zion becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Zion?
At least 51,273 babies have been recorded with the name Zion in the US since 1917, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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