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Summary

Zeb is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'dwelling' or 'honored'. It has evolved from the Hebrew 'Zevulun' through Latin and Old English forms. The name carries biblical significance as one of the tribes of Israel. Zeb is often associated with a friendly demeanor and has gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly within religious contexts. Variants include Zebulon and Zebbie, contributing to its unique charm.

The name Zeb is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Zeb has been stalled for male in MidWest, 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 South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zeb' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1180th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1627th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2243rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2083rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2546th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3413th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5081st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Zeb' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.