Zetta
Every Zetta since 1880 — 2,058 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zetta
Zetta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #17,262 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,058 American babies have been named Zetta. Its peak came in 1925, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Zetta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zetta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,262 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #15,178 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,573 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #15,055 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,594 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,417 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,934 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,981 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,390 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,485 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,743 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,422 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,117 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,223 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,669 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,570 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,469 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,605 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,826 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,815 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,962 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,816 |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,181 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,223 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,422 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,387 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,844 |
| 1935 | 17 | #2,005 |
| 1930 | 30 | #1,433 |
| 1925 | 53 | #1,049 |
| 1920 | 40 | #1,232 |
| 1915 | 35 | #1,172 |
| 1910 | 23 | #913 |
| 1905 | 20 | #847 |
| 1900 | 17 | #940 |
| 1895 | 27 | #595 |
| 1890 | 19 | #616 |
| 1885 | 13 | #628 |
| 1880 | 8 | #676 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zetta in 2025?
Zetta ranked #17,262 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zetta?
2,058 babies have been named Zetta in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zetta most popular?
Zetta peaked in 1925, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Zetta a boy or girl name?
Zetta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zetta rising or falling?
Zetta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.