How Many People Are Named Zenda?
Complete statistics for the name Zenda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zenda is a very rare female name, with only 257 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,284,743 Americans. The majority of Zendas are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 324 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: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zenda Through the Generations
Zenda has seen its peak popularity in 1953 when 22 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has remained stable, with no significant increase or decrease in usage. Today, there are 257 people named Zenda living in the United States, with 198 of them being over 60 years old, indicating a strong preference for the name among older generations. This trend suggests that Zenda is a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, often chosen by parents who appreciate traditional names but want something unique.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zenda's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zenda
How Many People Have the Name Zenda?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 198 people in the United States currently share the name Zenda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,673,986 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zenda a Common or Rare Name?
Zenda 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 Zenda Mean?
Zenda means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zenda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zenda Most Popular?
The name Zenda reached peak popularity in 1953, with 22 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 Zenda?
Approximately 198 people named Zenda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 198. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,673,986 Americans.
Is Zenda a rare name?
Zenda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,673,986 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zenda mean?
Zenda means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Zenda more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zenda are male and 100% are female.
When was Zenda most popular?
Zenda peaked in 1953 with 22 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.