Total births
312
Girls' name · since 1989
Zamantha
Zamantha has 312 recorded births since 1989 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 312
- total births
- 1989–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Zamantha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 312 have been recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zamantha has been recorded 312 times among girls since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2021.
- 312 total births
- 1989–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
312 girls have been named Zamantha since 1989, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 312
- total births
- 1989–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Zamantha was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
19 babies were named Zamantha in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Zamantha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zamantha's full recorded timeline at 2006, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zamantha at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Zamantha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2021
- Peak year (2007)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Zamantha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zamantha's strongest decade.
143 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Zamantha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
72 births
- 2000s
2000s
143 births
- 2010s
2010s
79 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 143 births (46% of all-time use).
Zamantha by state
Where Zamantha concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 58 | 18.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 26 | 8.3% |
California share of Zamantha's total US births 18.6%
Even split
58 of 312 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zamantha? ▼
312 babies have been named Zamantha since 1989. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 2007 with 19 births.
When was Zamantha most popular? ▼
Zamantha was most popular in the 2000s decade with 143 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Zamantha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zamantha are California (58 births), Texas (26 births).
How long has the name Zamantha been used? ▼
Records for Zamantha go back to 1989, giving 33 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Zamantha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zamira, Zamora, Zamiyah, Zamya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zamantha's data
- Zamantha's decade-level peak was the 2000s (143 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Zamanthas (58 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 Zamantha
Nearby Names Like Zamantha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zamantha
Zamira Girl
#1539 1,702 births
Zamora Girl
#1675 1,499 births
Zamiyah Girl
#3503 1,277 births
Zamya Girl
#6815 1,218 births
Zamara Girl
#2503 915 births
Compare Zamantha side by side: Zamantha vs Zamira Zamantha vs Zamora Zamantha vs Zamiyah
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1989–2021 (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. "Zamantha: Baby Name Since 1989 - 312 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zamantha. 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 Zamantha 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 July 2026.