Zion
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.
Is Zion popular?
Near its peak Zion is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2023.
| 2020s | 15,693 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17,789 | |
| 2000s | 11,635 | |
| 1990s | 1,605 | |
| 1980s | 86 | |
| 1970s | 57 | |
| 1910s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zion mean?
From Hebrew 'Tziyyon', the name of a hill in Jerusalem that came to stand for the city, the Promised Land and a place of peace. A long-standing biblical/geographic name now popular as a given name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zion mean?
Zion means highest point; the holy hill of Jerusalem. From Hebrew 'Tziyyon', the name of a hill in Jerusalem that came to stand for the city, the Promised Land and a place of peace. A long-standing biblical/geographic name now popular as a given name.
What is the origin of the name Zion?
Zion is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Zion?
Zion is pronounced “ZY-un.”
Is Zion a boy or a girl name?
Zion is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Zion a popular name right now?
Zion is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2023.
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.
What names are similar to Zion?
Names similar to Zion include Jordan, Leviathan, Ophir, Shai, Shiloh.
What names go well with Zion?
hebrew names that pair well with Zion include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.