Zea
Every Zea since 1992 — 302 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zea
Zea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,094 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 302 American babies have been named Zea. Its peak came in 2013, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #10,094 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,436 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,277 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,449 |
| 2020 | 9 | #11,073 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,726 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,142 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,702 |
| 2016 | 11 | #10,103 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,852 |
| 2014 | 8 | #13,050 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,828 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,458 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,851 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,694 |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,061 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,468 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,914 |
| 2006 | 5 | #20,031 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,915 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,882 |
| 2003 | 12 | #9,044 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,475 |
| 2001 | 8 | #12,046 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,740 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,381 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zea in 2025?
Zea ranked #10,094 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zea?
302 babies have been named Zea in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zea most popular?
Zea peaked in 2013, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Zea a boy or girl name?
Zea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zea rising or falling?
Zea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.