How popular is the name Zell in 2025?

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

When was the name Zell most popular?

Zell peaked in 1919, reaching #1973 among US boy names.

Zell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Zell entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1973 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1973

peak (1919)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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 1942, making them about 83 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Zell in 2025?: Zell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Zell most popular?: Zell peaked in 1919, reaching #1973 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Zell with classmates?: Zell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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