Zvi: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	64	6	–	#2,630
1960s	75	8	+17%	#2,469
1970s	107	11	+43%	#2,790
1980s	98	10	-8%	#3,106
1990s	62	6	-37%	#6,099
2000s	93	9	+50%	#6,224
2010s	112	11	+20%	#5,769
2020s (to 2025)	65	11	-3%	#5,926

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

#2,630

1960s

+17%

#2,469

1970s

107

+43%

#2,790

1980s

-8%

#3,106

1990s

-37%

#6,099

2000s

+50%

#6,224

2010s

112

+20%

#5,769

2020s (to 2025)

-3%

#5,926

The story of Zvi

Zvi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,242 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1951, 676 American babies have been named Zvi. Its peak came in 1977, when 16 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Zvi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Zvi?

The median living Zvi is about 33 years old; half are between 13 and 50. An estimated 600 people named Zvi are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Zvi year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	10	#8,242
2024	11	#7,764
2023	16	#5,926
2022	10	#8,296
2021	5	#14,091
2020	13	#6,618
2019	9	#8,883
2018	16	#5,769
2017	13	#6,680
2016	13	#6,723
2015	7	#10,638
2014	15	#5,995
2013	9	#8,784
2012	12	#7,045
2011	7	#10,801
2010	11	#7,589
2009	9	#8,981
2008	9	#9,014
2007	12	#7,091
2006	11	#7,423
2005	13	#6,224
2004	5	#13,221
2003	9	#7,827
2002	8	#8,455
2001	7	#9,242
2000	10	#6,837
1995	6	#8,867
1990	5	#9,493
1985	7	#5,784
1980	7	#5,524
1975	14	#2,901
1970	10	#3,281
1965	6	#3,929
1960	11	#2,684
1955	7	#3,504
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Zvi, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Zvi?

The median living Zvi is about 33 years old. Half of all living Zvis are between 13 and 50 years old.

How many people named Zvi are alive today?

An estimated 600 people named Zvi are alive in the United States, based on 676 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Zvi in 2025?

Zvi ranked #8,242 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Zvi?

676 babies have been named Zvi in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Zvi most popular?

Zvi peaked in 1977, when 16 newborns received the name.

Is Zvi a boy or girl name?

Zvi is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Zvi rising or falling?

Zvi is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Zvi?

Well-known people named Zvi include Zvi Zamir (politician).

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Zvi popularity over time

The story of Zvi

How old are people named Zvi?

Zvi year by year

Famous people named Zvi

Frequently asked questions

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