Zephyrus
Meaningwest wind · Greek
- US rank
- #5,045
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #5,045 in 2025
19 babies were named Zephyrus in the US in 2025. It has climbed 6,977 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2011–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Zephyrus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 90,090 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zephyrus, 19 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zephyrus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZephyrus first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearZephyrus is at its all-time high right now: #5,045 in 2025.
- New on the sceneZephyrus wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2011.
- TrendZephyrus has climbed 6,977 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,045. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Zephyrus means “west wind”.
About the name Zephyrus
Zephyrus is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “west wind”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-rus”. US birth records list Zephyrus for boys from 2011 to 2025, in 12 of those 15 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #5,045 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,045, with 19 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.6 | 389,610 boys |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 167,598 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Zephyrus
What does the name Zephyrus mean?
Zephyrus means “west wind” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Zephyrus?
Zephyrus has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Zephyrus a boy or girl name?
Zephyrus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zephyrus?
Zephyrus ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#5,045).