Holding steady.
Popularity of Zenas since 1885
Babies named Zenas per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zenas's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Zenas is a Greek name drawn from the ancient world, most directly from the name of the Greek god Zeus. It appears in the New Testament as a lawyer, and its usage has been consistently sparse in the United States. The name first appeared in American records in 1885, its peak year, when it ranked outside the top 1000. Since that year, the name has been given to fewer than 5 children annually, maintaining a stable but invisible presence. With no top states and no notable resurgence, Zenas remains a highly uncommon choice, appealing mainly to those seeking a name with biblical roots and classical origins.
Zenas is a Greek name, derived from the name of the chief god Zeus, specifically a shortened form of Zenodoros, meaning 'gift of Zeus.' It appears in the New Testament as a lawyer mentioned in the Epistle to Titus. The name was used among early Christians but has remained rare throughout history.
Sibling names for Zenas
Names that share Zenas's style, for a brother or sister.
