How Many People Are Named Zebulon?
Complete statistics for the name Zebulon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zebulon, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,977 people in the US, making up 1 in 166,882 Americans. It's a name that peaked in popularity in 1979 with 125 births, showing it's now a newer generation's choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 2,129 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zebulon Through the Generations
Zebulon has seen a slow rise in usage over the decades, with its peak occurring in 1979 when 125 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly used by people aged between 30 and 60, with 59% falling into this age bracket. The remaining 37% are under 30, indicating a younger demographic embracing this older name, while only 4% are over 60, suggesting a generational shift in preference.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zebulon's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Zebulon
How Many People Have the Name Zebulon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,977 people in the United States currently share the name Zebulon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 166,882 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zebulon a Common or Rare Name?
Zebulon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Zebulon Mean?
Zebulon means "dwelling place" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zebulon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zebulon Most Popular?
The name Zebulon reached peak popularity in 1979, with 125 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zebulon?
Approximately 1,977 people named Zebulon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,129. That works out to roughly 1 in 166,882 Americans.
Is Zebulon a rare name?
Zebulon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 166,882 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zebulon mean?
Zebulon means "dwelling place" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Zebulon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zebulon are male and 0% are female.
When was Zebulon most popular?
Zebulon peaked in 1979 with 125 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.