Zephyr Name Popularity and Statistics
Zephyr is used for both girls and 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 Zephyr?
Zephyr is spelled Z-E-P-H-Y-R. The name has 6 letters.
Zephyr Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,661
Recorded Births29
Rank#1,196
Recorded Births169
- Girls usage fell 274 places to #4,661 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 70 places to #1,196 and recorded 20 fewer 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.
Zephyr Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 29 | #4,661 |
| 2025 | Boys | 169 | #1,196 |
| 2024 | Girls | 32 | #4,387 |
| 2024 | Boys | 189 | #1,126 |
| 2023 | Girls | 42 | #3,640 |
| 2023 | Boys | 189 | #1,118 |
| 2022 | Girls | 37 | #3,963 |
| 2022 | Boys | 195 | #1,099 |
| 2021 | Girls | 41 | #3,678 |
| 2021 | Boys | 192 | #1,092 |
| 2020 | Girls | 42 | #3,546 |
| 2020 | Boys | 145 | #1,262 |
| 2019 | Girls | 38 | #3,851 |
| 2019 | Boys | 156 | #1,218 |
| 2018 | Girls | 30 | #4,562 |
| 2018 | Boys | 116 | #1,489 |
| 2017 | Girls | 41 | #3,697 |
| 2017 | Boys | 128 | #1,378 |
| 2016 | Girls | 23 | #5,622 |
| 2016 | Boys | 125 | #1,399 |
| 2015 | Girls | 25 | #5,288 |
| 2015 | Boys | 128 | #1,359 |
| 2014 | Girls | 22 | #5,797 |
| 2014 | Boys | 100 | #1,576 |
When Was Zephyr 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.
2022 · Boys
195 recorded births
National rank #1,099
2021 · Boys
192 recorded births
National rank #1,092
2024 · Boys
189 recorded births
National rank #1,126
2023 · Boys
189 recorded births
National rank #1,118
Where Zephyr 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,767 | 6 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OR | #529 | 6 |
| WA | #604 | 11 |
| KY | #708 | 5 |
| CA | #731 | 36 |
| CO | #756 | 6 |
| LA | #775 | 5 |
| TN | #842 | 7 |
| PA | #1,231 | 5 |