Zebediah
boy name#5208 in 2025Zebediah entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #2777 in 1979, ranks #5208 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
#5208
rank today
#2777
peak (1979)
18
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3317 |
| 1980s | #5387 |
| 1990s | #5235 |
| 2000s | #5012 |
| 2010s | #5618 |
| 2020s | #5910 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Zebediah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zebediah alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zebediah in 2025?
- Zebediah ranks #5208 among US boy names in 2025, with 18 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zebediah most popular?
- Zebediah peaked in 1979, reaching #2777 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zebediah with classmates?
- Zebediah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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