How Many People Are Named Zeus?
Complete statistics for the name Zeus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zeus is a very rare name, with only 2,527 people living in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 130,607. Most Zeus's are young, with 96% under 30, and the name is on the rise.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 8 traditionally represents prosperity, success, and material wealth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 2,554 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zeus Through the Generations
Zeus has seen a surge in popularity, with 2024 being its peak year for new births with 203 babies named Zeus. Despite having been born in the U.S. for over a century, the name remains incredibly rare, with just 2,554 total births across all time. The majority of those named Zeus are young, with 2,447 under 30 and only 107 aged 30-60, indicating a modern, newer-generation name. This trend is surprising given the name's ancient origins, suggesting a recent revival in interest.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Zeus
Zeus is a Greek god, the ruler of Mount Olympus and the king of the gods.…
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Other names sharing Zeus's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Zeus
How Many People Have the Name Zeus?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,527 people in the United States currently share the name Zeus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 130,607 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zeus a Common or Rare Name?
Zeus 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 Zeus Mean?
Zeus means "King of gods" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zeus in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zeus Most Popular?
The name Zeus reached peak popularity in 2024, with 203 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 Zeus?
Approximately 2,527 people named Zeus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,554. That works out to roughly 1 in 130,607 Americans.
Is Zeus a rare name?
Zeus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 130,607 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zeus mean?
Zeus means "King of gods" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Zeus more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zeus are male and 0% are female.
When was Zeus most popular?
Zeus peaked in 2024 with 203 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.