Zelig
Meaningblessed · Yiddish
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,698 in 2021
9 babies were named Zelig in the US in 2025. It has dropped 741 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zelig you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zelig, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zelig would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZelig first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #6,698.
- Then vs nowZelig is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendZelig has slipped 741 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Yiddish, Zelig means “blessed”. Our records link it to German and Hebrew roots.
About the name Zelig
Zelig is a boy name of German and Hebrew origin meaning “blessed”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-lig”. US birth records list Zelig for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 24 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #6,698 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:German namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 364,964 boys |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 276,243 boys |
| 2020s | 5.9 | 169,492 boys |
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Zelig
What does the name Zelig mean?
Zelig means “blessed” in Yiddish.
What is the origin of the name Zelig?
Zelig has German, Hebrew roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Zelig a boy or girl name?
Zelig is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zelig?
Zelig ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#6,698).