Zeb Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationZEB / zɛbHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God has heard'; English: diminutive of Zebulon
Historical & Cultural Background
Zeb is often considered a diminutive form of the name Zebulon, which has biblical origins. In the Bible, Zebulon was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has gained some popularity as a standalone name in recent years.
Trend Summary
Zeb has seen a modest resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zebulon
- Zebedee
International Variants
- Zeb (English)
Famous people named Zeb
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Fictional characters named Zeb
Zeb is a character in the animated series 'Star Wars Rebels', serving as a member of the Ghost crew.
Zeb is a character in the comic series 'Zeb and the Great Escape', known for his adventurous spirit.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zeb was first seen in the United States in 1880. Zeb has ranked as high as #1061 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Tennessee, California, Iowa, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Zeb has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zeb (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 10 |
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 13 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 16 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 31 |
| 1915 | 26 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 42 |
| 1919 | 30 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 36 |
| 1922 | 49 |
| 1923 | 31 |
| 1924 | 41 |
| 1925 | 35 |
| 1926 | 28 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1929 | 28 |
| 1930 | 29 |
| 1931 | 23 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 20 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 20 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 59 |
| 1979 | 65 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 35 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 13 |