Holding steady, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Zenon since 1910
Babies named Zenon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zenon's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 113 |
| 1920s | 110 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 168 |
| 1960s | 96 |
| 1970s | 86 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 117 |
| 2000s | 145 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Zenon is a rare masculine name of Greek origin, meaning 'gift of Zeus'. With a ranking of 5,861 in 2025, it was given to approximately 1 in 113,872 boys that year. Its peak usage occurred early, in 1910, the first year it was recorded in U.S. data. The name has remained extremely uncommon, with no significant revival in recent decades. Trajectory data shows a 'stable' pattern, indicating consistently low usage since its first appearance. While no top states are associated with the name, its classical roots connect it to ancient Greek philosophers such as Zeno of Elea. Zenon's rarity and strong historical resonance make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an underused name with deep cultural heritage.
From the Greek name Zenon, a short form of names beginning with the element Zen-, derived from Zeus, the king of the gods. The name was borne by several ancient philosophers and saints, though it has never been common in the English-speaking world.
“Zenon” around the world
Where Zenon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zeno
Variants: Zeno
Sibling names for Zenon
Names that share Zenon's style, for a brother or sister.
