Total births
101
Girls' name · since 1915
Zenola
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 101 babies named Zenola, peaking in 1953. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 101
- total births
- 1915–1976
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
101 girls have been named Zenola since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zenola has been recorded 101 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1976.
- 101 total births
- 1915–1976 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
101 girls have been named Zenola since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1976.
- 101
- total births
- 1915–1976
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Zenola was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
9 babies were named Zenola in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Zenola's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zenola splits its recorded history at 1939: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1953 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zenola at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Zenola popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1976
- Peak year (1953)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Zenola by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Zenola's strongest decade.
28 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Zenola births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
13 births
- 1920s
1920s
28 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s
1950s
27 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 28 births (28% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zenola? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 101 babies named Zenola. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1953, with 9 births.
When was Zenola most popular? ▼
Zenola was most popular in the 1920s decade with 28 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
How long has the name Zenola been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zenola since 1915 -- 62 years through the most recent 1976 data.
What names are similar to Zenola? ▼
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 Zenola's data
- Zenola's decade-level peak was the 1920s (28 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- 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 Zenola
Nearby Names Like Zenola
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zenola
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 Zenola side by side: Zenola vs Zena Zenola vs Zenobia Zenola vs Zendaya
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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, 1915–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zenola: Baby Name Since 1915 - 101 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zenola. 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 Zenola 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.