How Many People Are Named Zeda?

Complete statistics for the name Zeda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Zeda
Very Rare
American

Zeda is a very rare female name, with only 68 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 4,877,452 Americans. The majority of those named Zeda are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~68
Living in US
1 in 4,877,452
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes uniqueness
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Unique Mature Reserved
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,033
Worldwide Bearers
#249,584
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
324
🇨🇲 Cameroon
174
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
137
🇪🇬 Egypt
108
🇮🇳 India
54
🇺🇬 Uganda
54
🇨🇩 DR Congo
48
🇹🇼 Taiwan
22
🇩🇪 Germany
14
🇨🇦 Canada
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
68 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 88
39
Would be under 30 (15%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
216
Would be over 60 (85%)

All 255 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Zeda Through the Generations

Zeda peaked in popularity in 1926 with 14 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Zeda is 88, indicating that it's predominantly held by older generations. Among the 68 living Zedas in the US, 39 are under 30, but this group is vastly outnumbered by the 216 individuals over 60, with none falling within the 30-60 age bracket.

✨ Similar Names to Zeda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zeda's American roots

📄 About the Name Zeda

How Many People Have the Name Zeda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 68 people in the United States currently share the name Zeda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,877,452 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zeda a Common or Rare Name?

Zeda 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 Zeda Mean?

Zeda means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zeda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Zeda Most Popular?

The name Zeda reached peak popularity in 1926, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Zeda?

Approximately 68 people named Zeda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 255. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,877,452 Americans.

Is Zeda a rare name?

Zeda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,877,452 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zeda mean?

Zeda means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American origins.

Is Zeda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zeda are male and 100% are female.

When was Zeda most popular?

Zeda peaked in 1926 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US68
All-Time Births255
1 in X1 in 4,877,452
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age88
Peak Year1926
World Rank#249,584
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.