Total births
1,491
Boys' name · since 1883
Zeno
Zeno has 1,491 recorded births since 1883 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2395
- among boys today
- 1,491
- born since 1883
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zeno is the #2395 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,491 recorded since 1883.
Social Security Administration records show Zeno recorded 1,491 times among boys since 1883, holding rank #2395 nationally today, ahead of 83% of boys, 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 1883 to 2025.
- #2395 among boys today
- 1,491 born since 1883
- 2020s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zeno is currently the #2395 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 1,491 born since 1883, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2395
- among boys today
- 1,491
- born since 1883
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Zeno vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2395
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Zeno was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
58 babies were named Zeno in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Zeno compares
1,491 Top 25% higher than 75% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Zeno's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zeno | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,491 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zeno's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zeno's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1900, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zeno at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,395
Active since
1883
Zeno popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 143 years of records
Zeno by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zeno's strongest decade.
268 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Zeno births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 36
1890s
36 births
- 1900s 36
1900s
36 births
- 1910s
1910s
141 births
- 1920s
1920s
174 births
- 1930s
1930s
117 births
- 1940s 73
1940s
73 births
- 1950s 100
1950s
100 births
- 1960s 75
1960s
75 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 53
1980s
53 births
- 1990s 63
1990s
63 births
- 2000s 86
2000s
86 births
- 2010s
2010s
222 births
- 2020s
2020s
268 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 268 births (18% of all-time use).
How Zeno compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Zeno's total volume
Zeno vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zeno by state
Where Zeno concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 80 | 5.4% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 59 | 4.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 10 | 0.7% |
California share of Zeno's total US births 5.4%
Even split
80 of 1,491 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zeno? ▼
Since 1883, Social Security records show 1,491 babies named Zeno. Today it holds rank #2395 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 58 births.
When was Zeno most popular? ▼
Zeno was most popular in the 2020s decade with 268 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Zeno most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zeno are California (80 births), North Carolina (59 births), Florida (11 births).
How long has the name Zeno been used? ▼
Zeno has been recorded in Social Security data since 1883, spanning 143 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zeno? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zen, Zenon, Zenas, Zenith, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zeno's data
- California records the most Zenos (80 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 Zeno
Nearby Names Like Zeno
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zeno
Zen Boy
#955 2,718 births
Zenon Boy
#5082 1,276 births
Zenas Boy
442 births
Zenith Boy
#2879 427 births
Zende Boy
46 births
Compare Zeno side by side: Zeno vs Zen Zeno vs Zenon Zeno vs Zenas
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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, 1883–2025 (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. "Zeno: #2395 Boys' Name - 1,491 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zeno. 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 Zeno 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.