Total births
2,685
Girls' name · since 1917
Zinnia
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 2,685 babies named Zinnia, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1335
- among girls today
- 2,685
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Zinnia currently ranks #1335 among girls' names in America, with 2,685 babies recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Zinnia recorded 2,685 times among girls since 1917, holding rank #1335 nationally today, ahead of 92% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #1335 among girls today
- 2,685 born since 1917
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zinnia is currently the #1335 girls' name in America, more common than 92% of girls - 2,685 born since 1917, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1335
- among girls today
- 2,685
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Zinnia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1335
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 92% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Zinnia was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
177 babies were named Zinnia in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zinnia compares
2,685 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
Zinnia's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zinnia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,685 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 177 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zinnia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zinnia's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 88% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 12%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1942, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 177, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zinnia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,335
Active since
1917
Zinnia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 177
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Zinnia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zinnia's strongest decade.
990 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Zinnia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s 115
1970s
115 births
- 1980s 128
1980s
128 births
- 1990s 143
1990s
143 births
- 2000s 294
2000s
294 births
- 2010s
2010s
990 births
- 2020s
2020s
983 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 990 births (37% of all-time use).
How Zinnia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Zinnia's total volume
Zinnia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zinnia by state
Where Zinnia concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 364 | 13.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 157 | 5.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 109 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 93 | 3.5% |
| #5 | Washington | | 58 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 45 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 42 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Oregon | | 40 | 1.5% |
California share of Zinnia's total US births 13.6%
Even split
364 of 2,685 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Zinnia appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zinnia? ▼
Zinnia has been given to 2,685 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1335 as of the latest data. 177 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Zinnia most popular? ▼
Zinnia was most popular in the 2010s decade with 990 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zinnia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zinnia are California (364 births), Texas (157 births), New York (109 births).
How long has the name Zinnia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zinnia since 1917 -- 109 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zinnia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zina, Zineb, Zinaya, Zinia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zinnia's data
- Zinnia's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (990 total births) through the 2020s (983) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zinnias (364 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 Zinnia
Nearby Names Like Zinnia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zinnia
Zina Girl
#5619 5,063 births
Zineb Girl
103 births
Zinaya Girl
#7159 87 births
Zinia Girl
66 births
Zinovia Girl
49 births
Compare Zinnia side by side: Zinnia vs Zina Zinnia vs Zineb Zinnia vs Zinaya
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zinnia
Dina #1334
32,021 births · Peak 1969
Jana #1336
46,185 births · Peak 1961
Prisha #1333
3,014 births · Peak 2017
Britney #1337
35,585 births · Peak 1989
Ellery #1332
4,744 births · Peak 2014
Arwen #1338
3,299 births · Peak 2023
Dalila #1331
6,042 births · Peak 2009
Addyson #1339
16,897 births · Peak 2010
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, 1917–2025 (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. "Zinnia: #1335 Girls' Name - 2,685 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zinnia. 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 Zinnia 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.