Total births
370
Unisex name · since 1898
Zell
Zell has 370 recorded births since 1898 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1925 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 370
- total births
- 1898–1958
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
370 girls have been named Zell since 1898, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Zell recorded 370 times among girls since 1898, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 1958.
- 370 total births
- 1898–1958 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
370 girls have been named Zell since 1898, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1958.
- 370
- total births
- 1898–1958
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Zell was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
21 babies were named Zell in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Zell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zell's full recorded timeline at 1921, 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 1898, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1925 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zell at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Zell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1958
- Peak year (1925)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Zell popularity over time - boys
213 total births recorded since 1914 (Zell as boys' name)
Zell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Zell's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Zell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s
1900s
58 births
- 1910s
1910s
119 births
- 1920s
1920s
118 births
- 1930s
1930s
48 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 119 births (32% of all-time use).
Zell by state
Where Zell concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 10 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.6% |
| #4 | West Virginia | | 5 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Zell's total US births 3.0%
Even split
11 of 370 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zell? ▼
Zell has been given to 370 babies in the U.S. since 1898, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1958. 21 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Zell most popular? ▼
Zell was most popular in the 1910s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Zell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zell are Texas (11 births), Virginia (10 births), Georgia (6 births).
Is Zell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 370 births, and as a boy's name it has 213 births.
How long has the name Zell been used? ▼
Zell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1898, spanning 61 years of data through 1958.
What names are similar to Zell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zelma, Zelda, Zella, Zelie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zell's data
- Zell's decade-level peak was the 1910s (119 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Zells (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Zell
Nearby Names Like Zell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zell
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Zella Girl
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Zelie Girl
#1822 1,264 births
Zelia Girl
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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, 1898–1958 (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. "Zell: Baby Name Since 1898 - 370 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zell. 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 Zell 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.