Total births
393
Boys' name · since 2003
Zadkiel
Zadkiel has 393 recorded births since 2003 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2589
- among boys today
- 393
- born since 2003
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
393 babies have been named Zadkiel since 2003, making it today's #2589 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Zadkiel recorded 393 times among boys since 2003, holding rank #2589 nationally today, ahead of 82% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #2589 among boys today
- 393 born since 2003
- 2020s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zadkiel is currently the #2589 boys' name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 393 born since 2003, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2589
- among boys today
- 393
- born since 2003
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Zadkiel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2589
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Zadkiel was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
52 babies were named Zadkiel in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Zadkiel compares
393 Top 49% higher than 51% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zadkiel's all-time total is 7% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zadkiel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 393 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zadkiel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zadkiel's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zadkiel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,589
Active since
2003
Zadkiel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Zadkiel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zadkiel's strongest decade.
189 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Zadkiel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 33
2000s
33 births
- 2010s
2010s
171 births
- 2020s
2020s
189 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 189 births (48% of all-time use).
Zadkiel by state
Where Zadkiel concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 34 | 8.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 26 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 9 | 2.3% |
California share of Zadkiel's total US births 8.7%
Even split
34 of 393 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zadkiel? ▼
Since 2003, Social Security records show 393 babies named Zadkiel. Today it holds rank #2589 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 52 births.
When was Zadkiel most popular? ▼
Zadkiel was most popular in the 2020s decade with 189 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Zadkiel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zadkiel are California (34 births), Texas (26 births), Florida (9 births).
How long has the name Zadkiel been used? ▼
Zadkiel has been recorded in Social Security data since 2003, spanning 23 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zadkiel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaden, Zade, Zadok, Zadyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zadkiel's data
- California records the most Zadkiels (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zadkiel
Nearby Names Like Zadkiel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zadkiel
Zaden Boy
#2626 2,293 births
Zade Boy
#1417 1,739 births
Zadok Boy
#4133 536 births
Zadyn Boy
#8093 395 births
Zadrian Boy
#7523 368 births
Compare Zadkiel side by side: Zadkiel vs Zaden Zadkiel vs Zade Zadkiel vs Zadok
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2003–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zadkiel: #2589 Boys' Name - 393 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zadkiel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zadkiel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.