Tzvi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tzvi is a Hebrew name meaning 'deer,' symbolizing grace and beauty. It evolved from Biblical Hebrew through Medieval and Modern Hebrew forms. The name has biblical relevance, often appearing in contexts that highlight beauty and agility. Tzvi has gained popularity in Jewish culture, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, and it is currently viewed positively as a traditional name. Notable individuals with this name include Tzvi Freeman and Tzvi Hersh Weinreb.
The name Tzvi is most popular in New Jersey, 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, Tzvi 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, 'Tzvi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6287th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3171st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1970th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1593rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1212th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Tzvi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tzvi"
Pronunciation
/tsvi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Tzvi means 'deer' in Hebrew, symbolizing grace and beauty. It is derived from the Hebrew root 'צבי' (tzadi-bet-yod), which conveys the idea of a graceful and swift animal.
Meaning
deer
Language Evolution
Biblical Hebrew: צְבִי (Tzvi), Medieval Hebrew: צבי, Modern Hebrew: צבי
Biblical Background
The name appears in the Bible, often symbolizing beauty and agility.
Historical Usage
Tzvi gained popularity in Jewish communities, especially among Ashkenazi Jews, during the Middle Ages as a given name reflecting admiration for the graceful deer.
Variants & Derivatives
Tzvika, Tzviya, Zvi
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Tzvi is recognized as a traditional Jewish name and is often associated with values of grace and elegance.
Famous People
Tzvi Freeman, a prominent Chabad thinker and author., Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, an influential Orthodox rabbi and educator.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tzvi"
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 "Tzvi"
"Tzvi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6287th of 7552 | 13 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3171st of 10718 | 166 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1970th of 16616 | 565 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1593rd of 24088 | 1,379 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1212th of 23106 | 1,892 |
Regional Popularity of "Tzvi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
58.68% 1426th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
28.74% 1001st/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
14.59% 653rd/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
9.08% 469th/5164 |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
7.62% 342nd/4487 |
50.69% 3458th/6822 |
58.49% 3671st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tzvi" 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 "Tzvi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tzvi" 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.