How Many People Are Named Zeno?

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

Zeno
Very Rare
Greek

Zeno means 'lively' and is a rare name for boys. Only 849 people named Zeno live in the US today, making up just 1 in 388,519 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2024 with 58 births.

~2,975
Living in US
1 in 111,412
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lively
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Energetic Thoughtful
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,391
Worldwide Bearers
#54,747
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
188
🇪🇬 Egypt
174
🇮🇶 Iraq
164
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
145
🇸🇾 Syria
139
🇯🇵 Japan
128
🇮🇳 India
123
🇷🇸 Serbia
115
🇳🇪 Niger
105
🇨🇦 Canada
77

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
849 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
542
Would be under 30 (38%)
166
Would be 30–60 (12%)
730
Would be over 60 (51%)

All 1,438 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

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

📜 Zeno Through the Generations

Zeno stands out as a very rare name, with only 1,438 recorded births throughout history in the United States. its rarity, there are currently 849 individuals named Zeno living in the country. Interestingly, the name has seen a rise in recent years, peaking in 2024 with 58 births. However, the majority of those named Zeno are over 60, indicating a strong presence among older generations. This unique blend of rarity and generational skew makes Zeno a fascinating name to study.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 72
North Carolina 59
Florida 11
New York 10
Texas 10

✨ Similar Names to Zeno

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zeno's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Zeno

How Many People Have the Name Zeno?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,975 people in the United States currently share the name Zeno. That works out to roughly 1 in every 111,412 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zeno a Common or Rare Name?

Zeno 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 Zeno Mean?

Zeno means "lively" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Zeno Most Popular?

The name Zeno reached peak popularity in 2024, with 58 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 Zeno?

Approximately 2,975 people named Zeno live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,975. That works out to roughly 1 in 111,412 Americans.

Is Zeno a rare name?

Zeno is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 111,412 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zeno mean?

Zeno means "lively" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Zeno more male or female?

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

When was Zeno most popular?

Zeno peaked in 2024 with 58 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.

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 US2,975
All-Time Births2,975
1 in X1 in 111,412
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age58
Peak Year2024
World Rank#54,747
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.