Unisex nameCurrently #1,339 in the USSteady
Zephaniah
4 syllablesPeak year: 20199 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Zephaniah'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.
Zephaniah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zephaniah |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 61 |
| 1999 | 52 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 2001 | 71 |
| 2002 | 76 |
| 2003 | 71 |
| 2004 | 88 |
| 2005 | 95 |
| 2006 | 107 |
| 2007 | 123 |
| 2008 | 141 |
| 2009 | 129 |
| 2010 | 123 |
| 2011 | 141 |
| 2012 | 132 |
| 2013 | 152 |
| 2014 | 141 |
| 2015 | 140 |
| 2016 | 172 |
| 2017 | 165 |
| 2018 | 170 |
| 2019 | 193 |
| 2020 | 144 |
| 2021 | 153 |
| 2022 | 132 |
| 2023 | 143 |
| 2024 | 157 |
Zephaniah through the decades
- Zephaniah peaked in 2019, when 193 babies were named Zephaniah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Zephaniah has risen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zephaniah currently ranks #1,339 in the US and is holding steady.