Total births
448
Unisex name · since 1897
Zenith
Zenith has 448 recorded births since 1897 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5453
- among girls today
- 448
- born since 1897
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
Zenith currently ranks #5453 among unisex names in America, with 448 babies recorded since 1897.
Social Security Administration records show Zenith recorded 448 times among girls since 1897, holding rank #5453 nationally today, ahead of 69% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1897 to 2025.
- #5453 among girls today
- 448 born since 1897
- 2020s peak decade
- 69% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zenith is currently the #5453 unisex name in America, more common than 69% of girls - 448 born since 1897, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5453
- among girls today
- 448
- born since 1897
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
Zenith vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5453
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 69% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Zenith was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
26 babies were named Zenith in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zenith compares
448 Top 47% higher than 53% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Zenith's all-time total is 17% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zenith | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 448 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zenith's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zenith's SSA record in two at 1938 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 1903, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zenith at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#5,453
Active since
1897
Zenith popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1897–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 129 years of records
Zenith popularity over time - boys
427 total births recorded since 1914 (Zenith as boys' name)
Zenith by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zenith's strongest decade.
109 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Zenith births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 19
1900s
19 births
- 1910s
1910s
46 births
- 1920s
1920s
89 births
- 1930s 37
1930s
37 births
- 1940s
1940s
44 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 9
2000s
9 births
- 2010s
2010s
50 births
- 2020s
2020s
109 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 109 births (24% of all-time use).
Zenith by state
Where Zenith concentrates geographically, total births since 1897
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.3% |
California share of Zenith's total US births 1.3%
6 of 448 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zenith? ▼
Since 1897, Social Security records show 448 babies named Zenith. Today it holds rank #5453 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 26 births.
When was Zenith most popular? ▼
Zenith was most popular in the 2020s decade with 109 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zenith most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zenith are California (6 births).
Is Zenith a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zenith is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 448 births, and as a boy's name it has 427 births.
How long has the name Zenith been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zenith since 1897 -- 129 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zenith? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zena, Zenobia, Zendaya, Zenaida, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zenith's data
- California records the most Zeniths (6 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.
Keep exploring Zenith
Nearby Names Like Zenith
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zenith
Zena Girl
#2265 5,986 births
Zenobia Girl
#4390 4,592 births
Zendaya Girl
#943 3,873 births
Zenaida Girl
#3232 2,972 births
Zenia Girl
#6661 1,770 births
Compare Zenith side by side: Zenith vs Zena Zenith vs Zenobia Zenith vs Zendaya
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zenith
Gracy #5452
1,604 births · Peak 2007
Alise #5454
3,613 births · Peak 1987
Antonina #5451
2,804 births · Peak 1915
Solveig #5455
1,057 births · Peak 2021
Meryl #5450
5,167 births · Peak 1956
Deena #5456
13,666 births · Peak 1970
Celena #5449
4,789 births · Peak 1995
Sarita #5457
5,046 births · Peak 1965
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, 1897–2025 (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. "Zenith: #5453 Unisex Name - 448 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zenith. 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 Zenith 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.