Zenon
Zenon is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of Zeus or belonging to Zeus.
Origin and history
Zenon is an ancient Greek name derived from the name of the supreme god Zeus. It has long historical roots through ancient philosophers such as Zeno of Elea and Zeno of Citium. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,276 babies in the United States have been named Zenon since 1880. It ranks #3428 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1841.
States where it is most popular
- NY (34.5 %)
- TX (24.1 %)
- CA (18.4 %)
- IL (11.5 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 113 |
| 1920-1930 | 110 |
| 1930-1940 | 68 |
| 1940-1950 | 53 |
| 1950-1960 | 168 |
| 1960-1970 | 96 |
| 1970-1980 | 86 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 117 |
| 2000-2010 | 145 |
| 2010-2019 | 139 |
| 2020-2029 | 86 |
Famous people named Zenon
- Zenon Konopka: Ice hockey player
- Zenon Caravella: Soccer player
Fun facts
- The name was borne by Zeno of Citium, who founded the Stoic school of philosophy in Athens around 300 BCE.
- Zenon derives directly from Zen, a poetic form of the name Zeus, the king of gods in Greek mythology.