Total births
1,112
Boys' name · since 1974
Zebadiah
1,112 babies named Zebadiah in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 2001. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4625
- among boys today
- 1,112
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
1,112 babies have been named Zebadiah since 1974, making it today's #4625 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Zebadiah recorded 1,112 times among boys since 1974, holding rank #4625 nationally today, ahead of 68% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #4625 among boys today
- 1,112 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zebadiah is currently the #4625 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 1,112 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4625
- among boys today
- 1,112
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Zebadiah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4625
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Zebadiah was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
49 babies were named Zebadiah in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Zebadiah compares
1,112 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
Zebadiah's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zebadiah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,112 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zebadiah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zebadiah's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 49, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zebadiah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#4,625
Active since
1974
Zebadiah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Zebadiah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zebadiah's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Zebadiah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 79
1970s
79 births
- 1980s
1980s
211 births
- 1990s
1990s
249 births
- 2000s
2000s
252 births
- 2010s
2010s
197 births
- 2020s
2020s
124 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 252 births (23% of all-time use).
How Zebadiah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Zebadiah's total volume
Zebadiah vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zebadiah by state
Where Zebadiah concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Zebadiah's total US births 1.1%
Even split
12 of 1,112 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zebadiah? ▼
1,112 babies have been named Zebadiah since 1974. It currently ranks #4625 among boys. The peak year was 2001 with 49 births.
When was Zebadiah most popular? ▼
Zebadiah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Zebadiah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zebadiah are California (12 births), New York (5 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Zebadiah been used? ▼
Records for Zebadiah go back to 1974, giving 52 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zebadiah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zeb, Zebulon, Zebedee, Zebulun, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zebadiah's data
- Zebadiah's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (252 total births) through the 2020s (124) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zebadiahs (12 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 Zebadiah
Nearby Names Like Zebadiah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zebadiah
Zeb Boy
#6474 2,750 births
Zebulon Boy
#4328 2,149 births
Zebedee Boy
#3167 1,276 births
Zebulun Boy
#3726 894 births
Zebediah Boy
#5517 622 births
Compare Zebadiah side by side: Zebadiah vs Zeb Zebadiah vs Zebulon Zebadiah vs Zebedee
Related Names
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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, 1974–2025 (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. "Zebadiah: #4625 Boys' Name - 1,112 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zebadiah. 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 Zebadiah 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.