boy name
Zion
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#142 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Zion in the US, 1880–2025
Zion first appears in US records in 1917. It peaked in 2023, when 2,889 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,496.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zion a boy or a girl name?
Zion is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Zion?
In 2025, Zion ranked #142 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zion most popular?
Zion was most popular in 2023, when about 2,889 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.