Zebediah
2 countries#5208 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Zebediah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
622 births recorded 1978–2025 · currently #5208 · peaked in 2007 with 26 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
17 births recorded 2010–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2014 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
17 births recorded 2010–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Zebediah’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5303 | — |
| 2007 | #3893 | ↑1410 |
| 2008 | #4540 | ↓647 |
| 2009 | #4278 | ↑262 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↓2809 |
| 2011 | #5433 | ↑1654 |
| 2012 | #6001 | ↓568 |
| 2013 | #4804 | ↑1197 |
| 2014 | #5066 | ↓262 |
| 2015 | #6676 | ↓1610 |
| 2016 | #4624 | ↑2052 |
| 2017 | #5111 | ↓487 |
| 2018 | #6036 | ↓925 |
| 2019 | #5340 | ↑696 |
| 2020 | #5980 | ↓640 |
| 2021 | #6335 | ↓355 |
| 2022 | #6828 | ↓493 |
| 2023 | #5666 | ↑1162 |
| 2024 | #5443 | ↑223 |
| 2025 | #5208 | ↑235 |
Frequently asked questions about Zebediah
Is Zebediah a popular name?
Yes — Zebediah currently ranks #5208 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Zebediah more common for boys or girls?
Zebediah is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Zebediah most popular?
Zebediah peaked in 2007 in United States, with 26 recorded births that year.
Is Zebediah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Zebediah’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3857 in 1978 to #5208 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Zebediah?
At least 639 babies have been recorded with the name Zebediah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Zebediah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Zebediah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.