Zeal Name Popularity and Statistics
Zeal is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Zeal?
Zeal is spelled Z-E-A-L. The name has 4 letters.
Zeal Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,658
Recorded Births30
- Boys usage rose 542 places to #3,658 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Zeal Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 30 | #3,658 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 25 | #4,200 |
| 2023 | Boys | 21 | #4,742 |
| 2022 | Boys | 12 | #6,828 |
| 2021 | Boys | 11 | #7,089 |
| 2020 | Boys | 10 | #7,502 |
| 2019 | Boys | 14 | #6,104 |
| 2018 | Boys | 8 | #8,819 |
| 2016 | Boys | 9 | #8,146 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2014 | Boys | 11 | #7,048 |
| 2013 | Boys | 6 | #10,728 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2009 | Boys | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
When Was Zeal Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
30 recorded births
National rank #3,658
2024 · Boys
25 recorded births
National rank #4,200
2023 · Boys
21 recorded births
National rank #4,742
2019 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #6,104
Where Zeal Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |