Zion
Zion is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Highest point, sign, or citadel.
Origin and history
Zion is a name of Hebrew origin referring to a holy hill in Jerusalem, often symbolizing a place of peace, refuge, or spiritual unity. The name gained substantial popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s and has remained a modern favorite. It is widely recognized today as both a place name and a contemporary spiritual given name.
Popularity in the United States
46,871 babies in the United States have been named Zion since 1880. It ranks #531 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #142.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.8 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- GA (6.5 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 57 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,605 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,635 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,789 |
| 2020-2029 | 15,693 |
Famous people named Zion
- Zion Williamson: Athlete, Basketball Player
- Zion Kuwonu: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Zion National Park in Utah is one of the most visited national parks in the United States, named by Mormon settlers in the 1860s.
- The name saw a dramatic surge in popular culture and U.S. baby name rankings during the late 1990s and 2000s.