Zephaniah
girl name#5917 in 2025Zephaniah entered the US charts in 1996, peaked at #4850 in 2016, ranks #5917 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1996–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #10036 |
| 2000s | #8965 |
| 2010s | #6151 |
| 2020s | #6631 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zephaniah has been most popular in Florida, Texas, New York.
Fashion outlook
Zephaniah sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Zephaniah today is about where Febe stood in 1935 — 9 years past a #4851-sized peak. Within 15 years, Febe had drifted out of the mainstream charts.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 500 people named Zephaniah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zephaniah is a kid of about 11 — 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 Zephaniah in 2025?
- Zephaniah ranks #5917 among US girl names in 2025, with 20 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zephaniah most popular?
- Zephaniah peaked in 2016, reaching #4850 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zephaniah with classmates?
- Zephaniah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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