Zion
How to say it: ZY-un · /ˈzaɪən/
Hebrew name of a citadel in the center of Jerusalem, also used to refer to the Jewish homeland and to heaven. source 1
Zion was the 143rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,496 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #129 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 | #143 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,496 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,187 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #129 |
| In France, 2025 | #511 among boys’ names, 60 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Currently climbing fast, Zion finds its best years in the 2020s. It holds at its peak with growth still to come.
What goes with it
Short in two syllables, Zion blends soft resonance with breathy lift and strength as a place name. Judah reflects its aura.
Middle names that flow with Zion →
Nicknames
- Zi
Honouring a Zion in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zion is about 1 in 50.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #511 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #136. Ireland: #261.
Famous people named Zion
- Zion Suzuki (born 2002)American-Japanese association footballer
- Zion Williamson (born 2000)American basketball player
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