Zeus
Zeus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Sky, shine, or sky father; root related to light and deity.
Origin and history
Zeus is a given name derived from the ancient Greek supreme deity associated with sky and thunder. Historically rare as a personal name, it has gained modern visibility in the United States as a bold mythological choice. Recent data shows a notable rise in usage among modern U.S. parents seeking strong classical names.
Popularity in the United States
2,696 babies in the United States have been named Zeus since 1880. It ranks #2494 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1062.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.4 %)
- TX (25.7 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- AZ (5.1 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 43 |
| 1990-2000 | 102 |
| 2000-2010 | 363 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,127 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,044 |
Fun facts
- The name shares an ancient Proto-Indo-European root with the Latin word for god, Deus, and the Roman equivalent, Jupiter.
- More than a third of all U.S. recorded births with the name Zeus have occurred since 2020.