Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Zion.
National Rank (2025)
#142
All-Time Peak Rank
#125 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
46,871
Unisex Distribution87.0% Boy / 13.0% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Zion Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Zion
According to SSA data, Zion achieved its highest historical rank of #125 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2023 with 2,889 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 47.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 39 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Zion scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+47.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,889Births in 2023
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
39Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:6
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:57
1980s:86
1990s:1,605
2000s:11,635
2010s:17,789
2020s:15,693
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesZi-on
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with Z, a letter used by only 2.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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