How Many People Are Named Zenas?

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

Zenas
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Zenas, a very rare male name, is held by just 278 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,188,450 Americans. That's pretty unique! The name peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 23 births.

~278
Living in US
1 in 1,188,450
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek for 'gift'
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Wise Thoughtful Resolute
2
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 2 are known for their diplomatic nature and ability to bring harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,429
Worldwide Bearers
#206,443
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
346
🇵🇭 Philippines
284
🇧🇷 Brazil
148
🇹🇿 Tanzania
134
🇮🇩 Indonesia
123
🇳🇬 Nigeria
120
🇨🇩 DR Congo
82
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
37
🇵🇪 Peru
27
🇮🇳 India
18

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
273 (98%)
♀ Female
5 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
47
Would be under 30 (11%)
225
Would be 30–60 (50%)
175
Would be over 60 (39%)

All 447 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
86

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

📜 Zenas Through the Generations

Zenas has seen a stable presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1991 when 23 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 278 people named Zenas living in the United States, with the majority being aged 30-60. Interestingly, the name's usage has remained steady over time, positioning it as a name between classic and modern preferences.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Zenas

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zenas's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Zenas

How Many People Have the Name Zenas?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 278 people in the United States currently share the name Zenas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,188,450 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zenas a Common or Rare Name?

Zenas 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 Zenas Mean?

Zenas means "Greek for 'gift'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zenas in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Zenas Most Popular?

The name Zenas reached peak popularity in 1991, with 23 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 Zenas?

Approximately 278 people named Zenas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 447. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,188,450 Americans.

Is Zenas a rare name?

Zenas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,188,450 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zenas mean?

Zenas means "Greek for 'gift'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Zenas more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Zenas are male and 2% are female.

When was Zenas most popular?

Zenas peaked in 1991 with 23 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.

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 US278
All-Time Births447
1 in X1 in 1,188,450
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1991
World Rank#206,443
Male %98%
Female %2%

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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.