Zeta
Every Zeta since 1888 — 1,354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zeta
Zeta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,129 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 1,354 American babies have been named Zeta. Its peak came in 2005, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Zeta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zeta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,129 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,546 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,183 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,628 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,170 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,919 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,593 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,611 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,041 |
| 2016 | 11 | #10,108 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,828 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,446 |
| 2013 | 22 | #6,012 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,572 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,725 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,214 |
| 2009 | 16 | #8,054 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,739 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,085 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,084 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,265 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,599 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,233 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,128 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,318 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,153 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,538 |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,180 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,206 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 10 | #3,130 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,736 |
| 1935 | 16 | #2,094 |
| 1930 | 18 | #2,022 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,846 |
| 1920 | 25 | #1,707 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,792 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,519 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,929 |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,229 |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,201 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zeta in 2025?
Zeta ranked #7,129 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zeta?
1,354 babies have been named Zeta in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zeta most popular?
Zeta peaked in 2005, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Zeta a boy or girl name?
Zeta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zeta rising or falling?
Zeta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.