Zeus
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Every Zeus since 1973 — 2,696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zeus
Zeus is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,351 in 2025 with 140 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 2,696 American babies have been named Zeus. Its peak came in 2024, when 205 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 Zeus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zeus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 | #1,351 |
| 2024 | 205 | #1,067 |
| 2023 | 180 | #1,160 |
| 2022 | 186 | #1,134 |
| 2021 | 174 | #1,155 |
| 2020 | 159 | #1,200 |
| 2019 | 176 | #1,117 |
| 2018 | 144 | #1,281 |
| 2017 | 152 | #1,212 |
| 2016 | 128 | #1,385 |
| 2015 | 116 | #1,462 |
| 2014 | 100 | #1,587 |
| 2013 | 85 | #1,732 |
| 2012 | 82 | #1,817 |
| 2011 | 76 | #1,865 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,036 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,450 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,631 |
| 2007 | 39 | #3,024 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,082 |
| 2005 | 43 | #2,613 |
| 2004 | 23 | #4,003 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,363 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,093 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,929 |
| 2000 | 31 | #2,921 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,861 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,489 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,582 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zeus mean?
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How popular is the name Zeus in 2025?
Zeus ranked #1,351 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 140 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zeus?
2,696 babies have been named Zeus in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zeus most popular?
Zeus peaked in 2024, when 205 newborns received the name.
Is Zeus a boy or girl name?
Zeus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zeus rising or falling?
Zeus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.