Zion
girl name#2017 in 2025Zion entered the US charts in 1985, peaked at #575 in 2007, ranks #2017 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1985–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #10762 |
| 1990s | #6537 |
| 2000s | #1043 |
| 2010s | #875 |
| 2020s | #1618 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zion has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia.
Fashion outlook
Zion 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.
Zion today is about where Tamie stood in 1977 — 18 years past a #575-sized peak. By 1992, Tamie had settled around #10015.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 7,000 people named Zion are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zion alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zion in 2025?
- Zion ranks #2017 among US girl names in 2025, with 94 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zion most popular?
- Zion peaked in 2007, reaching #575 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zion with classmates?
- Zion will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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