Total births
77
Boys' name · since 1979
Zebulin
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 77 babies named Zebulin, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 77
- total births
- 1979–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Zebulin sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 77 recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zebulin has been recorded 77 times among boys since 1979, 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 1979 to 2004.
- 77 total births
- 1979–2004 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
77 boys have been named Zebulin since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2004.
- 77
- total births
- 1979–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Zebulin was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
12 babies were named Zebulin in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Zebulin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zebulin's full recorded timeline at 1987, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1982, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1979 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zebulin at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Zebulin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2004
- Peak year (1979)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Zebulin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Zebulin's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Zebulin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
45 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 45 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zebulin? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 77 babies named Zebulin. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 12 births.
When was Zebulin most popular? ▼
Zebulin was most popular in the 1980s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Zebulin been used? ▼
Zebulin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 26 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Zebulin? ▼
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 Zebulin's data
- Zebulin's decade-level peak was the 1980s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Zebulin
Nearby Names Like Zebulin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zebulin
Zeb Boy
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Zebulon Boy
#4328 2,149 births
Zebedee Boy
#3167 1,276 births
Zebadiah Boy
#4625 1,112 births
Zebulun Boy
#3726 894 births
Compare Zebulin side by side: Zebulin vs Zeb Zebulin vs Zebulon Zebulin vs Zebedee
Related Names
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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, 1979–2004 (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. "Zebulin: Baby Name Since 1979 - 77 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zebulin. 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 Zebulin 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.