Tzvi
From Hebrew צְבִי (ts'vi, literally “gazelle”).
Every Tzvi since 1961 — 4,218 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tzvi
Tzvi is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,079 in 2025 with 200 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 4,218 American babies have been named Tzvi. Its peak came in 2025, when 200 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tzvi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tzvi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 200 | #1,079 |
| 2024 | 181 | #1,158 |
| 2023 | 181 | #1,155 |
| 2022 | 180 | #1,154 |
| 2021 | 192 | #1,096 |
| 2020 | 177 | #1,117 |
| 2019 | 170 | #1,150 |
| 2018 | 153 | #1,222 |
| 2017 | 149 | #1,235 |
| 2016 | 131 | #1,365 |
| 2015 | 140 | #1,282 |
| 2014 | 124 | #1,384 |
| 2013 | 117 | #1,425 |
| 2012 | 96 | #1,625 |
| 2011 | 121 | #1,383 |
| 2010 | 128 | #1,339 |
| 2009 | 125 | #1,376 |
| 2008 | 113 | #1,466 |
| 2007 | 101 | #1,560 |
| 2006 | 110 | #1,426 |
| 2005 | 96 | #1,505 |
| 2004 | 95 | #1,459 |
| 2003 | 65 | #1,842 |
| 2002 | 63 | #1,831 |
| 2001 | 69 | #1,698 |
| 2000 | 44 | #2,254 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,136 |
| 1990 | 40 | #1,942 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,169 |
| 1980 | 26 | #2,108 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,421 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,814 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tzvi mean?
From Hebrew צְבִי (ts'vi, literally “gazelle”).
How popular is the name Tzvi in 2025?
Tzvi ranked #1,079 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 200 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tzvi?
4,218 babies have been named Tzvi in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tzvi most popular?
Tzvi peaked in 2025, when 200 newborns received the name.
Is Tzvi a boy or girl name?
Tzvi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tzvi rising or falling?
Tzvi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.