Zephyr
How to say it: ZEF-er · /ˈzɛfər/
From Greek 'Zephyros', god of the west wind; means 'west wind' or 'gentle breeze'.
Zephyr was the 1,063rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 198 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #927 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,063 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 198 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,744 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #927 |
| In France, 2025 | #539 among boys’ names, 70 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Zephyr is enjoying its best run yet in the 2020s. With the name at its peak, further gains look likely.
What goes with it
Breezy and breathy with a creative natural spirit drawn from mythology. Zeph feels like a natural short form, while Lyra pairs nicely.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zephyr is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #539 for boys in 2025.
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