Zeno
Zeno is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of Zeus or belonging to Zeus.
Origin and history
Zeno is a classical name of ancient Greek origin derived from the name of the chief deity, Zeus. Historically borne by renowned ancient philosophers such as Zeno of Elea and Zeno of Citium, it remains a rare yet distinctive choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,491 babies in the United States have been named Zeno since 1880. It ranks #3245 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1659.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.1 %)
- NC (34.7 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 36 |
| 1900-1910 | 36 |
| 1910-1920 | 141 |
| 1920-1930 | 174 |
| 1930-1940 | 117 |
| 1940-1950 | 73 |
| 1950-1960 | 100 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 41 |
| 1980-1990 | 53 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 222 |
| 2020-2029 | 268 |
Famous people named Zeno
- Zeno of Elea: Philosopher
- Zeno of Citium: Philosopher
Fun facts
- It was the name of Zeno of Citium, the founder of the Stoic school of philosophy in ancient Athens.
- Zeno of Elea was a pre-Socratic philosopher famous for his paradoxes that challenged early concepts of space and time.