How popular is the name Zef in 2025?

Zef is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Zef most popular?

Zef peaked in 1973, reaching #4505 among US boy names.

Zef will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Zef entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #4505 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#4505

peak (1973)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Zef are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Zef alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Zef in 2025?: Zef is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Zef most popular?: Zef peaked in 1973, reaching #4505 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Zef with classmates?: Zef will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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