Zenith
Gender-neutral name · American
Meaninghighest point · English
- US rank
- #3,036
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,379 in 2022
40 babies were named Zenith in the US in 2025. It has climbed 617 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1897–2025
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zenith you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 42,735 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zenith, 40 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zenith would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZenith first shows up in US birth records in 1897, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 128 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #2,379.
- TrendZenith has climbed 617 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,036. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlZenith is given to both boys and girls: 78% of the 51 babies named Zenith in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Zenith means “highest point”.
About the name Zenith
Zenith is a gender-neutral name of American origin meaning “highest point”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-ith”. US birth records list Zenith for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 22 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #2,379 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,036, with 40 babies. Of the 51 US babies named Zenith in 2025, 22% were girls and 78% were boys.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 8.5 | 117,188 girls |
| 1900s | 6.1 | 164,204 girls |
| 1910s | 6.2 | 162,602 girls |
| 1920s | 7.4 | 134,590 girls |
| 1930s | 3.5 | 289,855 girls |
| 1940s | 3.4 | 293,255 girls |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 girls |
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,380,952 girls |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 girls |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 girls |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 girls |
| 2010s | 2.9 | 344,828 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 89,419 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.3 | 789,474 boys |
| 1920s | 2.0 | 497,512 boys |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 2010s | 7.8 | 128,535 boys |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,522 boys |
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- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Zenith
What does the name Zenith mean?
Zenith means “highest point” in English.
What is the origin of the name Zenith?
Zenith has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Zenith a boy or girl name?
Both. Zenith is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 22% of US babies named Zenith were girls.
How popular is the name Zenith?
Zenith ranked #3,036 for US boys in 2025, given to 40 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#2,379).