Girl · #6,476 in 2026

Zuzu

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

Current Rank

#6,476

Peak Rank

#5,954 (2015)

Total Babies

337

5-Yr Trend

+22%

1999

First Year

2026

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#5954

Peak Rank

337

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zuzu

Zuzu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 20 Zuzus were born — ranking #6,236 that year. As of 2026, Zuzu ranks #6,476 for baby girls with 18 births, rising sharply (+22% over the past five years). In total, more than 337 Zuzus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Zuzu

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

Zoozoo
Suzu
Zues
Zoos
Zaza
Zuse
Zozo
Zizi
Zuz
Zazi
Ziza
Xyzzy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zuzu

What does the name Zuzu mean?

Zuzu is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zuzu in 2026?

In 2026, Zuzu ranks #6,476 among girls' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Zuzu most popular?

Zuzu reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #5,954 that year with 20 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Zuzu a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zuzu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zuzu include Maylyn, Maika, Elis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zuzu

Zuzu is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 337 births in the dataset. Zuzu's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #5,954. Use the chart and map above to compare Zuzu'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.