Zola
Every Zola since 1880 — 9,312 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zola
Zola is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,338 in 2025 with 167 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,312 American babies have been named Zola. Its peak came in 2018, when 283 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Zola stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zola year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 167 | #1,338 | — | — |
| 2024 | 222 | #1,104 | — | — |
| 2023 | 219 | #1,123 | — | — |
| 2022 | 250 | #1,029 | — | — |
| 2021 | 265 | #982 | — | — |
| 2020 | 277 | #935 | — | — |
| 2019 | 266 | #977 | — | — |
| 2018 | 278 | #954 | 5 | #14,108 |
| 2017 | 240 | #1,068 | — | — |
| 2016 | 186 | #1,293 | — | — |
| 2015 | 130 | #1,654 | — | — |
| 2014 | 127 | #1,673 | — | — |
| 2013 | 101 | #1,967 | — | — |
| 2012 | 96 | #2,027 | — | — |
| 2011 | 57 | #3,013 | — | — |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,623 | — | — |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,360 | — | — |
| 2008 | 48 | #3,476 | — | — |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,600 | — | — |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,134 | — | — |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,117 | — | — |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,376 | — | — |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,306 | — | — |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,390 | — | — |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,445 | — | — |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,648 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,780 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,560 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #12,160 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,982 | — | — |
| 1970 | 15 | #4,037 | — | — |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,261 | — | — |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,648 | — | — |
| 1955 | 36 | #1,773 | — | — |
| 1950 | 31 | #1,718 | — | — |
| 1945 | 38 | #1,311 | — | — |
| 1940 | 61 | #927 | — | — |
| 1935 | 54 | #953 | — | — |
| 1930 | 111 | #654 | — | — |
| 1925 | 154 | #582 | — | — |
| 1920 | 180 | #528 | — | — |
| 1915 | 148 | #512 | — | — |
| 1910 | 79 | #455 | — | — |
| 1905 | 66 | #422 | — | — |
| 1900 | 48 | #493 | — | — |
| 1895 | 60 | #365 | — | — |
| 1890 | 32 | #467 | — | — |
| 1885 | 12 | #657 | — | — |
| 1880 | 7 | #737 | — | — |
Famous people named Zola
- Zola Budd Athlete · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zola in 2025?
Zola ranked #1,338 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 167 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zola?
9,312 babies have been named Zola in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zola most popular?
Zola peaked in 2018, when 283 newborns received the name.
Is Zola a boy or girl name?
Zola is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zola rising or falling?
Zola is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zola?
Well-known people named Zola include Zola Budd (athlete).