Zephyr
Meaningwest wind · Greek
- US rank
- #1,196
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,092 in 2021
169 babies were named Zephyr in the US in 2025. It has climbed 66 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1905–2025
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zephyr you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,111 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zephyr, 169 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zephyr would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZephyr first shows up in US birth records in 1905, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 120 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #1,092.
- Then vs nowZephyr is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 10,111.
- TrendZephyr has climbed 66 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,196. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedZephyr is most popular in Oregon, where it ranks #529, followed by Washington (#604) and Kentucky (#708). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
- Boy or girlZephyr is given to both boys and girls: 85% of the 198 babies named Zephyr in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Greek, Zephyr means “west wind”.
About the name Zephyr
Zephyr is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin meaning “west wind”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-hyr”. US birth records list Zephyr for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 35 of those 51 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #1,092 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,196, with 169 babies. Of the 198 US babies named Zephyr in 2025, 15% were girls and 85% were boys.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6.4 | 155,763 girls |
| 1910s | 8.2 | 122,549 girls |
| 1920s | 4.5 | 223,214 girls |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 girls |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 793,651 girls |
| 1990s | 0.4 | 2,500,000 girls |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 309,598 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 69,979 girls |
| 2020s | 23 | 43,605 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,315,789 boys |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 420,168 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 63,452 boys |
| 2010s | 57 | 17,498 boys |
| 2020s | 104 | 9,608 boys |
More Greek names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
Questions about the name Zephyr
What does the name Zephyr mean?
Zephyr means “west wind” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Zephyr?
Zephyr has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Zephyr a boy or girl name?
Both. Zephyr is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 15% of US babies named Zephyr were girls.
How popular is the name Zephyr?
Zephyr ranked #1,196 for US boys in 2025, given to 169 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#1,092).