Boy · #2,821 in 2026

Zenus

Current Rank
#2,821
Peak Rank
#2,821 (1913)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1913
First Year
1913
Last Year
1913
Peak Year
#2821
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Zenus

American parents first put Zenus on the record books as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1913, when 5 Zenuss were born — ranking #2,821 that year. Zenus last appeared in the published SSA data in 1913, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zenus

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

  • Zunis
  • Zenas
  • Senesce
  • Zymase
  • Sinus
  • Oneness
  • Cenus
  • Tonous
  • Ionise
  • Sanus
  • Senis
  • Cenis

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zenus

What does the name Zenus mean?
Zenus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Zenus in 2026?
In 2026, Zenus ranks #2,821 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Zenus most popular?
Zenus reached its peak popularity in 1913, ranking #2,821 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Zenus a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zenus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Zenus?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zenus include Abney, Accursio, Coke. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Abney
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Coke
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Colquitt
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Curl
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Demus
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Folke
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About the name Zenus

Zenus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Zenus's peak popularity came in 1913 when it ranked #2,821. Use the chart and map above to compare Zenus'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.