Zvi
Every Zvi since 1951 — 676 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Zvi
- Zvi Zamir Politician · b. 1925
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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).