Total births
330
Boys' name · since 1919
Zeferino
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 330 babies named Zeferino, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 330
- total births
- 1919–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Zeferino sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 330 recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zeferino has been recorded 330 times among boys since 1919, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2023.
- 330 total births
- 1919–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
330 boys have been named Zeferino since 1919, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 330
- total births
- 1919–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Zeferino was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
14 babies were named Zeferino in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Zeferino's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zeferino's full recorded timeline at 1982, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1919, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zeferino at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Zeferino popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2023
- Peak year (2007)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Zeferino by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Zeferino's strongest decade.
61 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Zeferino births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 20
1930s
20 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s
1970s
43 births
- 1980s
1980s
57 births
- 1990s
1990s
61 births
- 2000s
2000s
58 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 61 births (18% of all-time use).
Zeferino by state
Where Zeferino concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 34 | 10.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 32 | 9.7% |
California share of Zeferino's total US births 10.3%
Even split
34 of 330 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zeferino? ▼
330 babies have been named Zeferino since 1919. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2007 with 14 births.
When was Zeferino most popular? ▼
Zeferino was most popular in the 1990s decade with 61 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Zeferino most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zeferino are California (34 births), Texas (32 births).
How long has the name Zeferino been used? ▼
Records for Zeferino go back to 1919, giving 105 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Zeferino? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zef, Zefram. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zeferino's data
- Zeferino's decade-level peak was the 1990s (61 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Zeferinos (34 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.
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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, 1919–2023 (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. "Zeferino: Baby Name Since 1919 - 330 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zeferino. 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 Zeferino 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.