Boy nameCurrently #908 in the USRising
Zev
//ˈzɛv//
1 syllablePeak year: 20233 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Zev'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.
Zev's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zev |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 44 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 49 |
| 1996 | 43 |
| 1997 | 50 |
| 1998 | 57 |
| 1999 | 57 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 2001 | 74 |
| 2002 | 71 |
| 2003 | 75 |
| 2004 | 74 |
| 2005 | 78 |
| 2006 | 115 |
| 2007 | 119 |
| 2008 | 117 |
| 2009 | 115 |
| 2010 | 133 |
| 2011 | 122 |
| 2012 | 150 |
| 2013 | 160 |
| 2014 | 153 |
| 2015 | 160 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 193 |
| 2018 | 215 |
| 2019 | 195 |
| 2020 | 250 |
| 2021 | 227 |
| 2022 | 239 |
| 2023 | 267 |
| 2024 | 257 |
Zev through the decades
- Zev peaked in 2023, when 267 babies were named Zev in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Zev has risen 71% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zev currently ranks #908 in the US and is on the rise.