Zeno Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Zeno has its roots in Greek culture, meaning 'gift of Zeus.' It evolved from the ancient Greek 'Zenon' and has been used in various forms throughout history. The name is often connected with philosophical traits due to notable historical figures bearing the name, and it does not have direct biblical significance.
The name Zeno is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West 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, Zeno has been 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 Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zeno' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1718th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2291st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2771st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4537th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6469th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7445th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3404th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Zeno' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zeno"
Pronunciation
/ˈziːnoʊ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Zeno is derived from the Greek name 'Zenon', which is rooted in the name of the Greek god Zeus.
Meaning
gift of Zeus
Language Evolution
Zenon (Ancient Greek), Zeno (Latin), Zeno (Modern Greek)
Historical Usage
The name Zeno gained popularity in the Hellenistic period and was particularly associated with the Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium, who lived in the 3rd century BC.
Variants & Derivatives
Zenon, Zena, Zenaida
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Zeno is relatively uncommon but is often associated with wisdom and philosophical thought due to its historical ties.
Famous People
Zeno of Citium (philosopher), Zeno of Elea (philosopher), Zeno (emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zeno"
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 "Zeno"
"Zeno" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1718th of 7545 | 313 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2291st of 6773 | 195 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2771st of 7552 | 167 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4537th of 10718 | 83 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6469th of 16616 | 91 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7445th of 24088 | 145 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3404th of 23106 | 397 |
Regional Popularity of "Zeno" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
61.03% 1444th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
72.67% 1710th/2353 |
- |
| 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) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
55.69% 3799th/6822 |
36.28% 2277th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zeno" 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 "Zeno"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zeno" 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.