Zev Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Zev originates from Hebrew, meaning 'wolf.' It has evolved from traditional forms into modern usage. Traits associated with the name include strength and leadership, with no significant biblical relevance. The name has gained popularity in contemporary settings.
The name Zev is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zev has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zev' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2971st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2355th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2070th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1532nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1023rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Zev' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zev"
Pronunciation
/zɛv/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Zev means 'wolf' in Hebrew, symbolizing strength and leadership.
Meaning
Wolf
Language Evolution
Zev (Modern Hebrew), Z'ev (Transliteration from Hebrew), Ze'ev (Traditional form)
Historical Usage
Zev has been used in Jewish communities and has gained popularity in the 20th and 21st centuries, particularly among those seeking traditional yet modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Zevy, Zevan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Zev is seen as a strong and unique name, often associated with a modern and trendy image.
Famous People
Zev Siegl - Co-founder of Starbucks, Zev Golan - Israeli author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zev"
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 "Zev"
"Zev" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2971st of 7552 | 147 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2355th of 10718 | 265 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2070th of 16616 | 522 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1532nd of 24088 | 1,458 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1023rd of 23106 | 2,477 |
Regional Popularity of "Zev" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
36.79% 894th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
25.52% 889th/3483 |
- |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
18.61% 833rd/4475 |
- |
42.98% 2715th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
54.60% 2502nd/4582 |
10.94% 565th/5164 |
53.40% 3905th/7313 |
24.91% 1859th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.77% 1943rd/3984 |
8.29% 372nd/4487 |
28.54% 1947th/6822 |
19.22% 1206th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zev" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zev"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zev" 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.