Unisex nameCurrently #959 in the USRising
Zen
//ˈzɛn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20223 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Zen's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Zen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zen |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 42 |
| 2003 | 43 |
| 2004 | 61 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 74 |
| 2008 | 82 |
| 2009 | 79 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2011 | 76 |
| 2012 | 71 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2015 | 98 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 116 |
| 2018 | 142 |
| 2019 | 174 |
| 2020 | 208 |
| 2021 | 216 |
| 2022 | 320 |
| 2023 | 302 |
| 2024 | 277 |
Zen through the decades
- Zen peaked in 2022, when 320 babies were named Zen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Zen has risen 166% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zen currently ranks #959 in the US and is on the rise.