Zion
Zion is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Highest point, monument, or citadel.
Origin and history
Zion is a biblical place name of Hebrew origin referring to a citadel or hill in Jerusalem, often symbolizing a place of peace and refuge. Though traditionally used more frequently for boys, it has grown in popularity as a unisex given name for girls in the United States over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
7,026 babies in the United States have been named Zion since 1880. It ranks #2019 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1333.
States where it is most popular
- GA (11.6 %)
- TX (10 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- NC (5.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 286 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,711 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,213 |
| 2020-2029 | 805 |
Fun facts
- In the Hebrew Bible, Zion originally referred to a specific hill in Jerusalem before becoming a broader metaphor for the entire holy city.
- While historically used primarily as a male given name or geographic term, Zion has seen steady adoption for girls in the U.S. since the late 1990s.