Zephyr
boy name#1196 in 2025Zephyr entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #1092 in 2021, ranks #1196 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1975–2025
#1196
rank today
#1092
peak (2021)
169
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4797 |
| 1980s | #6622 |
| 1990s | #7460 |
| 2000s | #3422 |
| 2010s | #1578 |
| 2020s | #1149 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zephyr has been most popular in CA, TX, WA.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Zephyr are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zephyr is a kid of about 7 — 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 Zephyr in 2025?
- Zephyr ranks #1196 among US boy names in 2025, with 169 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zephyr most popular?
- Zephyr peaked in 2021, reaching #1092 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zephyr with classmates?
- Zephyr will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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