Zinnia
Zinnia is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Zinn's flower; colorful garden bloom.
Origin and history
Zinnia is a floral name derived from the bright garden bloom, which was named in honor of the 18th-century German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn. Long considered a rare choice, the name has seen a steady rise in modern U.S. baby name trends. It offers a fresh, vibrant alternative to traditional botanical names like Lily or Violet.
Popularity in the United States
2,685 babies in the United States have been named Zinnia since 1880. It ranks #3406 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1220.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.5 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- WA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 115 |
| 1980-1990 | 128 |
| 1990-2000 | 143 |
| 2000-2010 | 294 |
| 2010-2019 | 990 |
| 2020-2029 | 983 |
Nicknames
Zin, Zinnie, Zinny
Fun facts
- The flower was named by taxonomist Carl Linnaeus to honor 18th-century German anatomy and botany professor Johann Gottfried Zinn.
- In Victorian floriography, zinnias symbolized endurance, thoughts of absent friends, and lasting affection.