Boy · #5,379 in 2026

Zenon

Zenon, Zénon or Zenons is a masculine given name that may refer to the following notable people:Zenon of Kaunos, public official in Egypt around the 250s–230s BC Zenon (footballer), Brazilian footballer Zenon Andrusyshyn (1947–2023), German-born Canadian football player Zénon Bacq (1903–1983), Belgian radiobiologist and inventor Zenon Baranowski (1930–1980), Polish sprinter Zenon Begier…

Current Rank
#5,379
Peak Rank
#1,421 (1954)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
+32%
1910
First Year
2026
Last Year
1954
Peak Year
#1421
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
114
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zenon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Zenon, Zénon or Zenons is a masculine given name that may refer to the following notable people:Zenon of Kaunos, public official in Egypt around the 250s–230s BC Zenon (footballer), Brazilian footballer Zenon Andrusyshyn (1947–2023), German-born Canadian football player Zénon Bacq (1903–1983), Belgian radiobiologist and inventor Zenon Baranowski (1930–1980), Polish sprinter Zenon Begier…

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The Story of Zenon

Zenon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1910, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1954, when 23 Zenons were born — ranking #1,593 that year. As of 2026, Zenon ranks #5,379 for baby boys with 18 births, rising sharply (+32% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Zenons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zenon

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zenon

What does the name Zenon mean?
Zenon, Zénon or Zenons is a masculine given name that may refer to the following notable people:Zenon of Kaunos, public official in Egypt around the 250s–230s BC Zenon (footballer), Brazilian footballer Zenon Andrusyshyn (1947–2023), German-born Canadian football player Zénon Bacq (1903–1983), Belgian radiobiologist and inventor Zenon Baranowski (1930–1980), Polish sprinter Zenon Begier…
How popular is Zenon in 2026?
In 2026, Zenon ranks #5,379 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.
When was Zenon most popular?
Zenon reached its peak popularity in 1954, ranking #1,421 that year with 23 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zenon most popular?
Zenon has historically been most popular in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zenon.
Is Zenon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zenon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Zenon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zenon include Afton, Australia, Celso. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zenon

Zenon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Zenon's peak popularity came in 1954 when it ranked #1,421. Use the chart and map above to compare Zenon'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.