Zell
girl nameZell entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1162 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1162
peak (1905)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1700 |
| 1900s | #1456 |
| 1910s | #2118 |
| 1920s | #2961 |
| 1930s | #3613 |
| 1940s | #4960 |
| 1950s | #5340 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Zell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Zell alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zell in 2025?
- Zell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Zell most popular?
- Zell peaked in 1905, reaching #1162 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zell with classmates?
- Zell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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