Total births
56
Boys' name · since 1978
Zebulen
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 56 babies named Zebulen, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 56
- total births
- 1978–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
56 boys have been named Zebulen since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zebulen has been recorded 56 times among boys since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2008.
- 56 total births
- 1978–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
56 boys have been named Zebulen since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 56
- total births
- 1978–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Zebulen was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
8 babies were named Zebulen in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Zebulen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zebulen's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zebulen at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Zebulen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2008
- Peak year (1978)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Zebulen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Zebulen's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Zebulen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
15 births
- 2000s
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 21 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zebulen? ▼
56 babies have been named Zebulen since 1978. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1978 with 8 births.
When was Zebulen most popular? ▼
Zebulen was most popular in the 1980s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Zebulen been used? ▼
Zebulen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 31 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Zebulen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zeb, Zebulon, Zebedee, Zebadiah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zebulen's data
- Zebulen's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 2000s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Zebulen
Nearby Names Like Zebulen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zebulen
Zeb Boy
#6474 2,750 births
Zebulon Boy
#4328 2,149 births
Zebedee Boy
#3167 1,276 births
Zebadiah Boy
#4625 1,112 births
Zebulun Boy
#3726 894 births
Compare Zebulen side by side: Zebulen vs Zeb Zebulen vs Zebulon Zebulen vs Zebedee
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1978–2008 (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. "Zebulen: Baby Name Since 1978 - 56 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zebulen. 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 Zebulen 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.