Declining since 2022, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Zeph since 1992
Babies named Zeph per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Zeph is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. charts in 1992. It reached its peak popularity in 2001, but has since become less common, with a declining trend noted since 2022. In 2025, Zeph ranked 12,008th, with approximately 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. It has never been concentrated in any particular state and remains a rare, distinctive choice.
Zeph first appeared in the 1990s, likely as a diminutive of Zephyr (derived from Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind) or as a variant of Zeb. Its rise in usage coincides with the trend for short, unique names ending in 'ph'. It has remained uncommon, never breaking into the top 10,000 names.
Sibling names for Zeph
Names that share Zeph's style, for a brother or sister.
