Zealand
Meaningsea land · Danish
- US rank
- #1,753
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,379 in 2022
92 babies were named Zealand in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,591 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2010–2025
US births per million boys, 2000–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zealand you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,553 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zealand, 92 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zealand would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZealand first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #1,379.
- Then vs nowZealand is 12× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 18,553.
- TrendZealand has climbed 1,591 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,753. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedZealand is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #703, followed by Tennessee (#777) and Wisconsin (#785). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn Danish, Zealand means “sea land”.
About the name Zealand
Zealand is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning “sea land”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Zealand for boys from 2000 to 2025, in 24 of those 26 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #1,379 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,753, with 92 babies.
Origin:Scandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.6 | 625,000 girls |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 185,185 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.9 | 257,069 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 76,220 boys |
| 2020s | 58 | 17,266 boys |
More Scandinavian boy names
- Boy name: Jonathan · God has given
- Unisex name: Beckett · bee cottage
- Boy name: Oscar · deer lover
- Boy name: Eric · eternal ruler
- Unisex name: Jensen · son of Jens
- Boy name: Erick · eternal ruler
- Boy name: Ruben · behold, a son
- Unisex name: Odin · frenzy, inspiration
Questions about the name Zealand
What does the name Zealand mean?
Zealand means “sea land” in Danish.
What is the origin of the name Zealand?
Zealand has Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Scandinavian names include Jonathan, Beckett, Oscar.
Is Zealand a boy or girl name?
Zealand is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zealand?
Zealand ranked #1,753 for US boys in 2025, given to 92 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#1,379).