Zenobia
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Every Zenobia since 1881 — 4,592 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zenobia
Zenobia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,541 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 4,592 American babies have been named Zenobia. Its peak came in 1923, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Zenobia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zenobia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,541 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,471 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,762 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,376 |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,411 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,398 |
| 2019 | 37 | #4,005 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3,676 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,918 |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,377 |
| 2015 | 42 | #3,702 |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,078 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,074 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,266 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,145 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,902 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,337 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,877 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,375 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,461 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,263 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,818 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,794 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,379 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,208 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,788 |
| 1995 | 33 | #3,421 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,570 |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,937 |
| 1980 | 30 | #3,001 |
| 1975 | 48 | #1,905 |
| 1970 | 41 | #2,042 |
| 1965 | 41 | #1,800 |
| 1960 | 37 | #1,886 |
| 1955 | 47 | #1,497 |
| 1950 | 54 | #1,258 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,873 |
| 1940 | 35 | #1,271 |
| 1935 | 31 | #1,330 |
| 1930 | 49 | #1,058 |
| 1925 | 60 | #969 |
| 1920 | 43 | #1,170 |
| 1915 | 47 | #978 |
| 1910 | 19 | #1,029 |
| 1905 | 15 | #1,010 |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,228 |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,200 |
| 1890 | 9 | #1,005 |
| 1885 | 6 | #1,045 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Zenobia
- Zenobia Politician · 240–275
- Zenobia of Armenia Companion · 100–1
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zenobia mean?
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How popular is the name Zenobia in 2025?
Zenobia ranked #6,541 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zenobia?
4,592 babies have been named Zenobia in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zenobia most popular?
Zenobia peaked in 1923, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Zenobia a boy or girl name?
Zenobia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zenobia rising or falling?
Zenobia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zenobia?
Well-known people named Zenobia include Zenobia (politician), Zenobia of Armenia (companion).