Holding steady.
Popularity of Zebbie since 1916
Babies named Zebbie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 21 |
| 1930s | 0 | 19 |
| 1940s | 0 | 24 |
| 1950s | 6 | 25 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Zebbie is a rare diminutive of Zebulon, first recorded in the U.S. in 1916. Its peak year came in 1925, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has remained stable at very low usage, never exceeding a few annual registrations. As a diminutive, Zebbie reflects the early-20th-century fashion for short, friendly nicknames like Zebbie, Zeke, and Elmer. Despite its obscurity, its biblical roots give it a traditional anchor, and its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce and spell.
Zebbie is a diminutive form of Zebulon, which appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of Jacob's sixth son and the founder of the Tribe of Zebulun. The meaning of Zebulon is debated; it may derive from Hebrew 'zaval' (to exalt) or 'zevel' (dwelling). Zebbie emerged in English-speaking countries as a pet form, particularly in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zeb
Sibling names for Zebbie
Names that share Zebbie's style, for a brother or sister.
