How Many People Are Named Zelie?
Complete statistics for the name Zelie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zelie means 'princess' in Arabic, making it a regal choice. Only 1,135 people named Zelie live in the US today, which means 1 in 290,822 Americans have this name. It's a rising name, peaking in 2021 with 142 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 7All 1,142 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zelie Through the Generations
Zelie is a relatively new name, with its popularity surging in recent years. In 2021, it reached its peak with 142 births, marking a significant increase from previous years. The average age of people named Zelie is just 7, indicating that most are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Zelie
Zélie is a French short form of the name Azélie. Anglicized spellings and pronunciations of the name also in use include Zelie and Zellie. In some instances the name Zaylee and its spelling variants are intended as phonetic versions of Zélie.…
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Other names sharing Zelie's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Zelie
How Many People Have the Name Zelie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,135 people in the United States currently share the name Zelie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 290,822 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zelie a Common or Rare Name?
Zelie 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 Zelie Mean?
Zelie means "princess" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zelie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zelie Most Popular?
The name Zelie reached peak popularity in 2021, with 142 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Zelie?
Approximately 1,135 people named Zelie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,142. That works out to roughly 1 in 290,822 Americans.
Is Zelie a rare name?
Zelie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 290,822 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zelie mean?
Zelie means "princess" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Zelie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zelie are male and 100% are female.
When was Zelie most popular?
Zelie peaked in 2021 with 142 births that year. Current trend: 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.