3,901births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2020Peak · Ontario
#1197England & Wales 2025
Zephaniah is a boy name family recorded 3,901 times in 3 countries since 1972. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1197 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 2020, at 10.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Zephaniah
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephaniah | English | 3,380 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1451 | 2019 | ▲ 12 % |
| Zephaniah | English | 499 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1197 | 2023 | ▲ 34 % |
| Zephaniah | English | 22 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2020 | – |
Questions about Zephaniah
How popular is the name Zephaniah?
In 2025 it ranked #1197 in England & Wales. Official registers record 3,901 births across 3 countries.
When was Zephaniah most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 2020, at 10.4 births per 100,000.
Is Zephaniah a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Zephaniah is a boy name.