Zebedee Boy
Origin(s)
Hebrew; Greek
Meaning
Hebrew: 'gift of God'; Greek: 'son of Zebedee'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zebedee is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly associated with the New Testament figure, the father of the apostles James and John. In Christian tradition, Zebedee is often depicted as a fisherman. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Zebedee has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with sporadic usage.
Similar Names
Zeb, Jedediah, Abraham, Josiah, Malachi, Ezra, Gideon, Tobias, Silas, Levi
Variants
- Zeb
- Zebby
International Variants
- Zebedee (English)
Famous people named Zebedee
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Fictional characters named Zebedee
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zebedee was first seen in the United States in 1907. Zebedee has ranked as high as #1323 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Zebedee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zebedee (1957)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 19 |
| 1955 | 19 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 37 |