What does Zebulun mean and where does it come from?
Zebulun (זְבוּלוּן) is a biblical name derived from Hebrew. In the Bible, Zebulun is one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah, mentioned in Genesis 30:20. His tribe was associated with maritime trade and commerce. The name symbolizes a place of dwelling or habitation which relates to the tribe's ter
Cultural significance
Zebulun has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Israel-speaking communities, where it reflects values of חָזוֹן גָּבוֹהַּ, אֵת מֹשֶׁה.
Peak popularity
Reached #1902 in 1979 — currently #4537 in the US.
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Browse names →How else can you spell Zebulun?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Zebulun?
Zebulun works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Zebulun Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
Zebulun John
One syllable · timeless choice
Zebulun Luke
One syllable · timeless choice
Zebulun Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
Zebulun Beau
One syllable · on the rise
Zebulun Brooks
One syllable · timeless choice
How popular is Zebulun right now?
Falling — down 746 spots — currently #4537 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
|---|
| 2025 | #4537 | 23 | ▼ down 746 · -23% births |
| 2024 | #3791 | 30 | ▲ up 2715 · +114% births |
| 2023 | #6506 | 14 | ▼ down 2421 · -48% births |
| 2022 | #4085 | 27 | ▲ up 1687 · +69% births |
| 2021 | #5772 | 16 | ▼ down 32 · +7% births |
| 2020 | #5740 | 15 | ▼ down 606 · -17% births |
| 2015 | #5134 | 18 | ▲ up 996 · +29% births |
| 2010 | #6130 | 14 | ▲ up 229 · +17% births |
| 2005 | #6359 | 12 | ▼ down 2656 · -45% births |
| 2000 | #3703 | 22 | ▲ up 2004 · +120% births |
| 1995 | #5707 | 10 | ▼ down 2676 · -52% births |
| 1990 | #3031 | 21 | ▲ up 21 · +31% births |
| 1985 | #3052 | 16 | ▼ down 775 · -30% births |
| 1980 | #2277 | 23 | ▲ up 3050 · +283% births |
| 1975 | #5327 | 6 | — |
The story of Zebulun
Zebulun is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1973. With 780 total births recorded, Zebulun remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #5327 in 1975, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #6506 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Zebulun in 1979:
Zebulun by decade
Zebulun peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|
| 1970s | 84 | |
| 1980s ★ | 195 | |
| 1990s | 173 | |
| 2000s | 166 | |
| 2010s | 147 | |
| 2020s | 68 | |
💎Zebulun has only 780 total recorded births since 1973 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
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Common questions about the name Zebulun
What does the name Zebulun mean?
Zebulun means "חָזוֹן גָּבוֹהַּ, אֵת מֹשֶׁה" — a name rooted in Israel tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Zebulun?
Zebulun is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Zebulun have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Zebulun?
Zebulun originates from Israel tradition. Israel names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Zebulun?
Zebulun pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Israel heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Zebulun trending right now?
Zebulun is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.