Zion
Every Zion since 1917 — 53,897 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zion
Zion is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #142 in 2025 with 2,496 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 53,897 American babies have been named Zion — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 3,020 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Zion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #2,035 | 2,496 | #142 |
| 2024 | 105 | #1,912 | 2,369 | #152 |
| 2023 | 131 | #1,602 | 2,889 | #125 |
| 2022 | 139 | #1,547 | 2,634 | #143 |
| 2021 | 150 | #1,440 | 2,769 | #136 |
| 2020 | 186 | #1,230 | 2,536 | #143 |
| 2019 | 205 | #1,169 | 2,551 | #153 |
| 2018 | 248 | #1,042 | 2,183 | #181 |
| 2017 | 287 | #924 | 1,978 | #199 |
| 2016 | 298 | #927 | 1,849 | #213 |
| 2015 | 309 | #895 | 1,694 | #227 |
| 2014 | 298 | #910 | 1,484 | #254 |
| 2013 | 328 | #822 | 1,531 | #236 |
| 2012 | 354 | #778 | 1,533 | #235 |
| 2011 | 472 | #613 | 1,456 | #245 |
| 2010 | 414 | #691 | 1,530 | #229 |
| 2009 | 394 | #736 | 1,473 | #240 |
| 2008 | 435 | #695 | 1,601 | #230 |
| 2007 | 524 | #575 | 1,553 | #234 |
| 2006 | 337 | #811 | 1,302 | #265 |
| 2005 | 248 | #988 | 1,120 | #293 |
| 2004 | 212 | #1,085 | 1,008 | #311 |
| 2003 | 137 | #1,445 | 879 | #329 |
| 2002 | 125 | #1,519 | 828 | #333 |
| 2001 | 143 | #1,347 | 867 | #324 |
| 2000 | 156 | #1,261 | 1,004 | #300 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,762 | 40 | #2,101 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,819 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,503 | 9 | #4,697 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,246 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,308 |
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Famous people named Zion
- Zion Williamson Basketball player · b. 2000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zion in 2025?
Zion ranked #142 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,496 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zion?
53,897 babies have been named Zion in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zion most popular?
Zion peaked in 2023, when 3,020 newborns received the name.
Is Zion a boy or girl name?
Zion is used for both: about 13% of babies named Zion have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Zion rising or falling?
Zion is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zion?
Well-known people named Zion include Zion Williamson (basketball player).