Zephan
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,510 in 2011
13 babies were named Zephan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 150 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zephan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zephan, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zephan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZephan first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #3,510.
- TrendZephan has slipped 150 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Zephan
Zephan is a boy name of Hebrew origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Zephan for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 37 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #3,510 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 1990s | 3.8 | 262,467 boys |
| 2000s | 9.0 | 111,607 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 96,525 boys |
| 2020s | 8.6 | 116,279 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Zephan
What is the origin of the name Zephan?
Zephan has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Zephan a boy or girl name?
Zephan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zephan?
Zephan ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#3,510).