Zeb
boy name#6803 in 2025Zeb entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #484 in 1888, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6803
rank today
#484
peak (1888)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #636 |
| 1890s | #785 |
| 1900s | #970 |
| 1910s | #1231 |
| 1920s | #1287 |
| 1930s | #1654 |
| 1940s | #1892 |
| 1950s | #2181 |
| 1960s | #2889 |
| 1970s | #2433 |
| 1980s | #2331 |
| 1990s | #3037 |
| 2000s | #3261 |
| 2010s | #4646 |
| 2020s | #6004 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zeb has been most popular in NC.
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Zeb are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zeb alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zeb in 2025?
- Zeb ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zeb most popular?
- Zeb peaked in 1888, reaching #484 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zeb with classmates?
- Zeb will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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