Zebulun Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationZEB-yoo-lun / ˈzɛb.ju.lənHebrew
Meaning
Hebrew: 'dweller' or 'habitation'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zebulun is a name of biblical origin, belonging to one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In the Hebrew Bible, Zebulun is the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe of Zebulun was associated with maritime trade and was given territory near the sea. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly among Jewish communities.
Trend Summary
The name Zebulun is rarely used in modern times and has not appeared in the top baby name rankings in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zeb
- Zebby
International Variants
- Zabulon (Slavic)
- Zebulon (French)
Famous people named Zebulun
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Fictional characters named Zebulun
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zebulun was first seen in the United States in 1973. Zebulun has ranked as high as #1330 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Michigan, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Zebulun has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zebulun (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 29 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 30 |