How Many People Are Named Zev?
Complete statistics for the name Zev: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zev, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 69,567 Americans today, making it truly unique. With around 4,744 people named Zev alive in the US, it's seen a surge in popularity recently, peaking in 2023.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 4,869 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zev Through the Generations
Zev stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger generations. Born in the last few decades, most Zevs are under 30, with 3,935 individuals falling into this age bracket. This modern name has seen a notable rise, especially since its peak year in 2023 when 267 babies were given this name. The remaining Zevs are evenly split between those aged 30-60 and over 60, showing a clear trend towards being a name of the new generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zev's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Zev
How Many People Have the Name Zev?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,744 people in the United States currently share the name Zev. That works out to roughly 1 in every 69,567 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zev a Common or Rare Name?
Zev 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 Zev Mean?
Zev means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'life'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zev in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zev Most Popular?
The name Zev reached peak popularity in 2023, with 267 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 Zev?
Approximately 4,744 people named Zev live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,869. That works out to roughly 1 in 69,567 Americans.
Is Zev a rare name?
Zev is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 69,567 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zev mean?
Zev means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'life'" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Zev more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zev are male and 0% are female.
When was Zev most popular?
Zev peaked in 2023 with 267 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.