How old is someone named Zion?
The average Zion is 12 years old.
Half of all living Zions are between 5 and 18.
When was Zion popular?
Most of the Zions in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2023 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 |
| 1970s | 57 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 97 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 1,891 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 14,346 | 14,000 |
| 2010s | 21,002 | 21,000 |
| 2020s | 16,498 | 16,000 |
How many Zions are still alive?
About 53,000 Zions are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 54,000 babies named Zion since 1917.
Nearly every Zion ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Zion?
More than half of living Zions are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial under 1%
- Gen Z 40%
- Gen Alpha 59%
Is Zion an old name?
No. Zion is one of the youngest names around: younger than 90 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Zion will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Zion a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 87% of living Zions are men, and 13% are women.
The women average 15 and the men 12.
Names the same age as Zion
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Zion's name twin is Sincere. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Sincere's age curve is the closest match to Zion's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Zion
How old is the average Zion?
The average Zion in the US is 12 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Zion?
About 53,000 Zions are alive in the US today, out of roughly 54,000 babies given the name since 1917.
When was the name Zion most popular?
In 2023, when about 3,000 baby boys were named Zion.
Is Zion a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 59% of living Zions are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this