How Many People Are Named Zebulun?
Complete statistics for the name Zebulun: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zebulun is a very rare name, with only 842 people alive in the U.S. today. That's 1 in 392,077 Americans. It's predominantly male and has seen a steady trend over the years.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 11 is traditionally associated with spiritual awareness and intuition. It symbolizes a period of growth and enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 870 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: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zebulun Through the Generations
The name Zebulun is quite rare, with only 870 total births across all time in the U.S., but currently, 842 people are alive today, showing a slight increase in recent decades. The peak year was 1979, when 30 babies were named Zebulun. This name is predominantly male, with a significant 55% of bearers under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice despite its rarity. The stable trend and the majority of younger individuals suggest a name that continues to be chosen by parents without losing its appeal over time.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zebulun's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Zebulun
How Many People Have the Name Zebulun?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 842 people in the United States currently share the name Zebulun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 392,077 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zebulun a Common or Rare Name?
Zebulun 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zebulun in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zebulun Most Popular?
The name Zebulun reached peak popularity in 1979, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Zebulun?
Approximately 842 people named Zebulun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 870. That works out to roughly 1 in 392,077 Americans.
Is Zebulun a rare name?
Zebulun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 392,077 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zebulun mean?
The meaning and origin of Zebulun are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Zebulun more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zebulun are male and 0% are female.
When was Zebulun most popular?
Zebulun peaked in 1979 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.