Zeus Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationZOO-s / /zuːs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: sky; Latin: god
Historical & Cultural Background
Zeus is the chief deity in ancient Greek mythology, known as the god of the sky and thunder. He is often depicted as a powerful figure wielding a lightning bolt. In Roman mythology, he is equated with Jupiter, the king of the gods. Zeus played a central role in many myths and was worshipped across ancient Greece.
Trend Summary
Zeus has seen a steady interest in recent years, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zeus
International Variants
- Zeus (Latin)
Famous people named Zeus
Zeus McClurkin is a notable figure in modern mythology studies.
Zeus K. is a contemporary artist known for his mythological-themed works.
Fictional characters named Zeus
Zeus appears in the 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' series as the king of the gods.
Zeus is a character in the video game 'God of War', depicted as a powerful antagonist.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zeus was first seen in the United States in 1973. Zeus has ranked as high as #1157 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Zeus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zeus (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 36 | |
| TX | 28 | |
| NY | 15 | |
| FL | 13 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| MA | 8 | |
| MD | 8 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| AZ | 6 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2011 | 76 |
| 2012 | 82 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2014 | 100 |
| 2015 | 116 |
| 2016 | 128 |
| 2017 | 152 |
| 2018 | 144 |
| 2019 | 176 |
| 2020 | 159 |
| 2021 | 174 |
| 2022 | 186 |
| 2023 | 180 |
| 2024 | 203 |