Total births
823
Unisex name · since 1884
Zollie
Zollie has 823 recorded births since 1884 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 823
- total births
- 1884–1986
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
823 boys have been named Zollie since 1884, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Zollie recorded 823 times among boys since 1884, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 1986.
- 823 total births
- 1884–1986 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
823 boys have been named Zollie since 1884, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1986.
- 823
- total births
- 1884–1986
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Zollie was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
23 babies were named Zollie in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Zollie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zollie's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1896, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zollie at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Zollie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1986
- Peak year (1916)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Zollie popularity over time - girls
134 total births recorded since 1891 (Zollie as girls' name)
Zollie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Zollie's strongest decade.
168 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Zollie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 19
1880s
19 births
- 1890s 47
1890s
47 births
- 1900s 57
1900s
57 births
- 1910s
1910s
138 births
- 1920s
1920s
168 births
- 1930s
1930s
115 births
- 1940s
1940s
112 births
- 1950s
1950s
91 births
- 1960s 50
1960s
50 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 168 births (20% of all-time use).
How Zollie 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 Zollie's total volume
Zollie vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zollie by state
Where Zollie concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 86 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 30 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.7% |
North Carolina share of Zollie's total US births 10.4%
Even split
86 of 823 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zollie? ▼
Since 1884, Social Security records show 823 babies named Zollie. The most recent recorded year was 1986. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 23 births.
When was Zollie most popular? ▼
Zollie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 168 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Zollie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zollie are North Carolina (86 births), Alabama (30 births), Georgia (6 births).
Is Zollie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zollie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 823 births, and as a girl's name it has 134 births.
How long has the name Zollie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zollie since 1884 -- 103 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Zollie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zoltan, Zolton, Zolan, Zola, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zollie's data
- Zollie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (168 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Zollies (86 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Zollie
Nearby Names Like Zollie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zollie
Zoltan Boy
#7291 1,024 births
Zolton Boy
152 births
Zolan Boy
#5391 130 births
Zola Boy
26 births
Zolin Boy
18 births
Compare Zollie side by side: Zollie vs Zoltan Zollie vs Zolton Zollie vs Zolan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1884–1986 (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. "Zollie: Baby Name Since 1884 - 823 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zollie. 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 Zollie 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.