Total births
58
Girls' name · since 1969
Zerlina
58 babies named Zerlina in U.S. Social Security records since 1969, with the highest year being 1974. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 58
- total births
- 1969–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
58 girls have been named Zerlina since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zerlina has been recorded 58 times among girls since 1969, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2003.
- 58 total births
- 1969–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
58 girls have been named Zerlina since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 58
- total births
- 1969–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Zerlina was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
9 babies were named Zerlina in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Zerlina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zerlina's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zerlina at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Zerlina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2003
- Peak year (1974)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Zerlina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Zerlina's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Zerlina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
40 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 40 births (69% of all-time use).
Zerlina by state
Where Zerlina concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 5 | 8.6% |
New Jersey share of Zerlina's total US births 8.6%
5 of 58 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zerlina? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 58 babies named Zerlina. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 9 births.
When was Zerlina most popular? ▼
Zerlina was most popular in the 1970s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Zerlina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zerlina are New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Zerlina been used? ▼
Zerlina has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 35 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Zerlina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zera, Zeriah, Zerenity, Zerina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zerlina's data
- Zerlina's decade-level peak was the 1970s (40 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Zerlinas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Zerlina
Nearby Names Like Zerlina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zerlina
Zera Girl
#8457 693 births
Zeriah Girl
#8272 330 births
Zerenity Girl
#7512 330 births
Zerina Girl
208 births
Zerah Girl
#11778 109 births
Compare Zerlina side by side: Zerlina vs Zera Zerlina vs Zeriah Zerlina vs Zerenity
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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, 1969–2003 (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. "Zerlina: Baby Name Since 1969 - 58 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zerlina. 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 Zerlina 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.