Zeta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Zeta originates from Greek, where it is the sixth letter of the alphabet. It does not have a specific traditional meaning but is associated with sequences and categories. The name evolved through Greek and Latin into modern English. It is often linked to themes of intelligence and modernity. Zeta does not have biblical relevance and saw a rise in popularity due to its use in science. Variants include Zet and Zee.
The name Zeta is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zeta has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Zeta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1812th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2585th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4494th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10350th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6241st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7509th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zeta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zeta"
Pronunciation
/ˈzeɪtə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Zeta is derived from the Greek letter 'Zeta', which is the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet. The name itself is often associated with the sound 'z' and has historical significance in mathematics and science.
Meaning
The name Zeta does not have a specific meaning in the way traditional names do, but it is often used to denote the sixth in a sequence.
Language Evolution
Greek: Ζήτα (Zeta), Latin: Zeta, Modern English: Zeta
Historical Usage
The letter Zeta has been used since ancient Greek times and was adopted into Latin. It gained popularity as a name in modern times, particularly in academic and scientific contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Zet, Zee
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary usage, Zeta is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with intelligence and innovation due to its ties to science and mathematics.
Famous People
Zeta-Jones, Catherine, Zeta, a character in video games and popular media
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zeta"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zeta"
"Zeta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1812th of 9107 | 376 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2585th of 9204 | 214 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4494th of 12526 | 146 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10350th of 19264 | 42 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6241st of 35406 | 308 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7509th of 30306 | 180 |
Regional Popularity of "Zeta" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Zeta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
80.83% 5911th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zeta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zeta" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.