Zhen
Zhen first appears in US records in 2016. It peaked in 2024, when 7 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zhen popular?
Steady Zhen has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zhen mean?
Zhen is commonly the character 珍, “precious, treasure.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zhen mean?
Zhen means Precious (珍). Zhen is commonly the character 珍, “precious, treasure.”
What is the origin of the name Zhen?
Zhen is of Chinese origin.
How do you pronounce Zhen?
Zhen is pronounced “JEN.”
Is Zhen a boy or a girl name?
Zhen is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Zhen a popular name right now?
Zhen has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2024.
When was the name Zhen most popular?
Zhen was most popular in 2024, when about 7 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Zhen?
Names similar to Zhen include Hui, Ning, Jing, Ling, Fang.
What names go well with Zhen?
Chinese names that pair well with Zhen include Long, Mei, Lan, Xia, Tao.