Zyon
Zyon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Citadel, monument, or highest point.
Origin and history
Zyon is a contemporary variant spelling of Zion, a biblical Hebrew place name historically referring to Jerusalem and symbolic of a promised land. It has risen in usage in the United States since the late 20th century as a modern spiritual given name.
Popularity in the United States
4,325 babies in the United States have been named Zyon since 1880. It ranks #1889 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #866.
States where it is most popular
- FL (13.1 %)
- GA (10.5 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- NC (8 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 126 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,112 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,616 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,471 |
Fun facts
- Zyon is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Zion, trading the letter 'i' for 'y' in line with contemporary American naming trends.
- The name has gained significant momentum in the 2020s, ranking among the top 1,000 boy names in the United States.