Total births
1,276
Boys' name · since 1907
Zebedee
Since 1907, U.S. Social Security records show 1,276 babies named Zebedee, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3167
- among boys today
- 1,276
- born since 1907
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Zebedee currently ranks #3167 among boys' names in America, with 1,276 babies recorded since 1907.
Social Security Administration records show Zebedee recorded 1,276 times among boys since 1907, holding rank #3167 nationally today, ahead of 78% of boys, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 2025.
- #3167 among boys today
- 1,276 born since 1907
- 1950s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zebedee is currently the #3167 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 1,276 born since 1907, peaking in the 1950s.
- #3167
- among boys today
- 1,276
- born since 1907
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Zebedee vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3167
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
1950s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Zebedee was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
38 babies were named Zebedee in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Zebedee compares
1,276 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
Zebedee's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zebedee | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,276 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zebedee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zebedee splits its recorded history at 1967: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1967 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zebedee at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,167
Active since
1907
Zebedee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 119 years of records
Zebedee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Zebedee's strongest decade.
173 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Zebedee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 7
1900s
7 births
- 1910s
1910s
85 births
- 1920s
1920s
127 births
- 1930s
1930s
108 births
- 1940s
1940s
94 births
- 1950s
1950s
173 births
- 1960s
1960s
103 births
- 1970s
1970s
78 births
- 1980s
1980s
97 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
- 2000s
2000s
87 births
- 2010s
2010s
91 births
- 2020s
2020s
135 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 173 births (14% of all-time use).
How Zebedee 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 Zebedee's total volume
Zebedee vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zebedee by state
Where Zebedee concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
Georgia share of Zebedee's total US births 0.5%
Even split
6 of 1,276 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zebedee? ▼
Since 1907, Social Security records show 1,276 babies named Zebedee. Today it holds rank #3167 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 38 births.
When was Zebedee most popular? ▼
Zebedee was most popular in the 1950s decade with 173 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Zebedee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zebedee are Georgia (6 births), Alabama (5 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Zebedee been used? ▼
Zebedee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1907, spanning 119 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zebedee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zeb, Zebulon, Zebadiah, Zebulun, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zebedee's data
- Zebedee's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (173 total births) through the 2020s (135) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Zebedees (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Zebedee
Nearby Names Like Zebedee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zebedee
Zeb Boy
#6474 2,750 births
Zebulon Boy
#4328 2,149 births
Zebadiah Boy
#4625 1,112 births
Zebulun Boy
#3726 894 births
Zebediah Boy
#5517 622 births
Compare Zebedee side by side: Zebedee vs Zeb Zebedee vs Zebulon Zebedee vs Zebadiah
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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, 1907–2025 (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. "Zebedee: #3167 Boys' Name - 1,276 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zebedee. 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 Zebedee 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.