Zalman
boy name#4707 in 2025Zalman entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #3298 in 1949, ranks #4707 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1949–2025
#4707
rank today
#3298
peak (1949)
21
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3298 |
| 1950s | #3908 |
| 1960s | #3944 |
| 1970s | #4668 |
| 1980s | #4908 |
| 1990s | #5761 |
| 2000s | #5744 |
| 2010s | #6102 |
| 2020s | #4782 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zalman has been most popular in NY, NJ.
Living bearers
About 700 people named Zalman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zalman alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zalman in 2025?
- Zalman ranks #4707 among US boy names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zalman most popular?
- Zalman peaked in 1949, reaching #3298 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zalman with classmates?
- Zalman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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