Zion is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #143 in 2022 with 2,630 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 2,883 births ranking #125. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 4,211.5%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 663 boys born was named Zion. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Zion is a powerful biblical place name with deep spiritual and symbolic weight. It feels bold, modern, and emotionally charged.
The name comes from the Hebrew Bible and has become increasingly visible in modern naming, especially where parents want a name with strong meaning and presence. Its appeal is as much symbolic as literal.