Zeb
From Zebadiah, Zebedee, Zebulon or Zebulun.
Every Zeb since 1880 — 2,750 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zeb
Zeb is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,189 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,750 American babies have been named Zeb. Its peak came in 1979, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Zeb stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zeb year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,189 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,826 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,509 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,441 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,559 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,290 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,203 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,475 |
| 2017 | 15 | #6,054 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,195 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,741 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,531 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,861 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,526 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,431 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,248 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,918 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,285 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,123 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,450 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,171 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,455 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,845 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,092 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2,741 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,298 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2,684 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,779 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,598 |
| 1980 | 40 | #1,546 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,245 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,833 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,616 |
| 1960 | 17 | #2,041 |
| 1955 | 15 | #2,137 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,110 |
| 1945 | 17 | #1,696 |
| 1940 | 16 | #1,801 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,583 |
| 1930 | 29 | #1,367 |
| 1925 | 35 | #1,224 |
| 1920 | 28 | #1,415 |
| 1915 | 26 | #1,341 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,419 |
| 1905 | 8 | #1,000 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,049 |
| 1895 | 11 | #683 |
| 1890 | 8 | #813 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,097 |
| 1880 | 10 | #639 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zeb mean?
From Zebadiah, Zebedee, Zebulon or Zebulun.
How popular is the name Zeb in 2025?
Zeb ranked #7,189 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zeb?
2,750 babies have been named Zeb in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zeb most popular?
Zeb peaked in 1979, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Zeb a boy or girl name?
Zeb is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zeb rising or falling?
Zeb is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.