Zealand
Zealand is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Sea land.
Origin and history
Zealand is a modern place-name derived from the Danish island or the Dutch province of Zeeland, meaning 'sea land'. It has seen a recent rise in popularity in the United States as a contemporary nature and geographic choice. Today it fits among modern occupational and place names chosen for boys.
Popularity in the United States
925 babies in the United States have been named Zealand since 1880. It ranks #3753 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1347.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.7 %)
- CA (15.8 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
- UT (8.6 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 78 |
| 2010-2019 | 246 |
| 2020-2029 | 601 |
Fun facts
- The majority of total U.S. birth occurrences for Zealand have been registered since 2020.
- The name ultimately traces back to Germanic roots meaning 'sea land', associated with the Dutch province of Zeeland.