Zion
5 countries#142 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Zion was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
53,897 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #142 · peaked in 2023 with 3,020 births
Most common in: California, Florida, Texas, Georgia, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,460 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #223 · peaked in 2020 with 296 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,329 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #199 · peaked in 2020 with 286 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
346 births recorded 1999–2022 · currently #924 · peaked in 2021 with 60 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine, Essonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
97 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #208 · peaked in 2025 with 23 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
34 births recorded 2018–2025 · currently #253 · peaked in 2025 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Zion’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #265 | — |
| 2007 | #234 | ↑31 |
| 2008 | #230 | ↑4 |
| 2009 | #240 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #229 | ↑11 |
| 2011 | #245 | ↓16 |
| 2012 | #235 | ↑10 |
| 2013 | #236 | ↓1 |
| 2014 | #254 | ↓18 |
| 2015 | #227 | ↑27 |
| 2016 | #213 | ↑14 |
| 2017 | #199 | ↑14 |
| 2018 | #180 | ↑19 |
| 2019 | #153 | ↑27 |
| 2020 | #143 | ↑10 |
| 2021 | #136 | ↑7 |
| 2022 | #143 | ↓7 |
| 2023 | #125 | ↑18 |
| 2024 | #151 | ↓26 |
| 2025 | #142 | ↑9 |
Frequently asked questions about Zion
Is Zion a popular name?
Yes — Zion currently ranks #142 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Zion more common for boys or girls?
Zion is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Zion most popular?
Zion peaked in 2023 in United States, with 3,020 recorded births that year.
Is Zion rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Zion’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3545 in 1917 to #142 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Zion?
At least 56,703 babies have been recorded with the name Zion across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Zion popular in more than one country?
Yes — Zion appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Zion?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Zion include Nathaniel, Beckett, Dawson, Luis.
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