Zeke
boy name#800 in 2025Zeke entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #610 in 2022, ranks #800 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#800
rank today
#610
peak (2022)
311
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #875 |
| 1890s | #838 |
| 1900s | #1150 |
| 1910s | #2434 |
| 1920s | #3358 |
| 1930s | #2795 |
| 1940s | #2529 |
| 1950s | #2925 |
| 1960s | #2525 |
| 1970s | #1664 |
| 1980s | #1974 |
| 1990s | #1868 |
| 2000s | #1356 |
| 2010s | #773 |
| 2020s | #679 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zeke has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 7,900 people named Zeke are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zeke is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zeke in 2025?
- Zeke ranks #800 among US boy names in 2025, with 311 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zeke most popular?
- Zeke peaked in 2022, reaching #610 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zeke with classmates?
- Zeke will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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