Rising since 1985, #1,075 for boys today.
Popularity of Tzvi since 1961
Babies named Tzvi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 112 |
| 1980s | 287 |
| 1990s | 457 |
| 2000s | 881 |
| 2010s | 1,329 |
| 2020s | 1,111 |
Meaning & origin
Tzvi, a Hebrew name meaning 'gazelle,' has been a consistent but modest presence in U.S. naming records since 1961. In 2025, it ranked 1075th, with about 1 in 8,540 newborn boys receiving the name. Tzvi has experienced a notable upward trajectory since 1985, reflecting broader interest in traditional Jewish names. Its peak year so far is 2025, suggesting continued growth. The name appears most frequently in New Jersey, New York, and Maryland, states with large Orthodox Jewish communities. Tzvi remains a distinctive choice that carries deep cultural and religious resonance, particularly for families within the Jewish faith.
Tzvi (צְבִי) is a Hebrew word meaning 'gazelle' or 'deer,' often used as a masculine given name. It appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably as the name of a son of Gad in the Book of Numbers (Numbers 26:15). The name has been used within Jewish communities for centuries, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, and remains popular in Orthodox Jewish circles today.
Where Tzvi is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tzvi” around the world
Where Tzvi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tzvi, Tzvi-Tzvi
Sibling names for Tzvi
Names that share Tzvi's style, for a brother or sister.
