Boy · #5,249 in 2026

Zagreus

Name: Popularity of the name Zagreus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zagreus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,249

Peak Rank

#5,249 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2021

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#5249

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zagreus

Zagreus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2021, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 18 Zagreuss were born — ranking #5,249 that year. As of 2026, Zagreus ranks #5,249 for baby boys with 18 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Zagreuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Zagreus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zagreus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Zacharias
Ziggurats
Zagros
Cigarettes
Cigarets
Zoris
Zagreb
Sawgrass
Xyris
Zigarette
Regrets
Regress

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zagreus

What does the name Zagreus mean?

Zagreus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2021. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zagreus in 2026?

In 2026, Zagreus ranks #5,249 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Zagreus most popular?

Zagreus reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #5,249 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zagreus most popular?

Zagreus has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zagreus.

Is Zagreus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zagreus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Zagreus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zagreus include Johnte, Magnum, Quanell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zagreus

Zagreus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Zagreus's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #5,249. Use the chart and map above to compare Zagreus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.