Zebadiah
Zebadiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has given; gift of God.
Origin and history
Zebadiah is a traditional biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh has given' or 'gift of the Lord'. Although it appears several times in the Old Testament, it has remained a relatively rare choice in the United States. Its usage is steadily modest, appealing to parents looking for a distinctive vintage biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
1,112 babies in the United States have been named Zebadiah since 1880. It ranks #3579 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1803.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.5 %)
- NY (15.6 %)
- OH (15.6 %)
- TN (15.6 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
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 | 79 |
| 1980-1990 | 211 |
| 1990-2000 | 249 |
| 2000-2010 | 252 |
| 2010-2019 | 197 |
| 2020-2029 | 124 |
Nicknames
Zeb, Zebby
Fun facts
- Zebadiah is the name of at least nine different individuals mentioned in the Old Testament.
- Like Ezekiel or Zechariah, its opening 'Z' gives it a rare and rhythmic phonetic appeal in modern English.