Zeus
How to say it: ZOOS · /ˈzus/
From Greek Dios meaning 'sky, shine', king of gods - rare mythological choice as a given name.
Zeus was the 1,176th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 140 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,139 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,176 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 140 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,681 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,139 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once absent from charts, it gathered almost fully in the last forty years. The 2020s form its peak, with growth projected to continue.
What goes with it
One crisp syllable with a breathy edge gives a strong and bold presence rooted in mythology. Apollo offers a like minded match.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zeus is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek, Spanish.
Famous people named Zeus
- Zeus de la Paz (born 1995)Footballer
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