Total births
46,871
Unisex name · since 1917
Zion
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 46,871 babies named Zion, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #152
- among boys today
- 46,871
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99%
- more common than other boys
Zion currently ranks #152 among unisex names in America, with 46,871 babies recorded since 1917.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zion has been recorded 46,871 times among boys since 1917, currently ranked #152 nationally and more common than 99% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #152 among boys today
- 46,871 born since 1917
- 2010s peak decade
- 99% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zion is currently the #152 unisex name in America, more common than 99% of boys - 46,871 born since 1917, peaking in the 2010s.
- #152
- among boys today
- 46,871
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99%
- more common than other boys
Zion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#152
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 99% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Zion was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
2,889 babies were named Zion in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zion compares
46,871 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
Zion's all-time total is 128x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 46,871 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 2,889 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zion splits its recorded history at 1999: 99% of all births land in the more recent half, 1% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 2,889 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zion at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2023
Current rank
#152
Active since
1917
Zion popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 2,889
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Zion popularity over time - girls
7,026 total births recorded since 1985 (Zion as girls' name)
Zion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zion's strongest decade.
17,789 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Zion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1970s 57
1970s
57 births
- 1980s 86
1980s
86 births
- 1990s 1,605
1990s
1,605 births
- 2000s
2000s
11,635 births
- 2010s
2010s
17,789 births
- 2020s
2020s
15,693 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 17,789 births (38% of all-time use).
How Zion 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 Zion's total volume
Zion vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zion by state
Where Zion concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 4,495 | 9.6% |
| #2 | Florida | | 4,160 | 8.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 3,855 | 8.2% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 2,966 | 6.3% |
| #5 | New York | | 2,952 | 6.3% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 2,053 | 4.4% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 1,981 | 4.2% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 1,677 | 3.6% |
California share of Zion's total US births 9.6%
Even split
4,495 of 46,871 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 50 reporting states.
Zion appears in 50 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zion? ▼
Zion has been given to 46,871 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #152 as of the latest data. 2,889 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Zion most popular? ▼
Zion was most popular in the 2010s decade with 17,789 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zion are California (4,495 births), Florida (4,160 births), Texas (3,855 births).
Is Zion a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zion is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 46,871 births, and as a girl's name it has 7,026 births.
How long has the name Zion been used? ▼
Zion has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 109 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zion? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zionn, Ziovanni, Zio, Zione, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zion's data
- Zion's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (17,789 total births) through the 2020s (15,693) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zions (4,495 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 Zion
Nearby Names Like Zion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zion
Zionn Boy
#11714 44 births
Ziovanni Boy
#7256 18 births
Zio Boy
11 births
Zione Boy
5 births
Zior Boy
5 births
Compare Zion side by side: Zion vs Zionn Zion vs Ziovanni Zion vs Zio
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zion
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53,955 births · Peak 2025
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150,137 births · Peak 2004
Elliot #150
58,592 births · Peak 2022
Hayden #154
114,084 births · Peak 2006
Malachi #149
65,758 births · Peak 2006
Stetson #155
15,604 births · Peak 2025
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1,052,030 births · Peak 1977
Jude #156
53,982 births · Peak 2015
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. "Zion: #152 Unisex Name - 46,871 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zion. 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 Zion 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.