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 #6506 in the US.
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Zebulun works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Zebulun Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Zebulun Rose
Floral · soft ending
Zebulun Mae
Sweet · timeless
Zebulun Claire
French influence · crisp
Zebulun Jane
Literary · strong
Zebulun Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Zebulun right now?
Falling — down 2421 spots — currently #6506 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
|---|
| 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
| Decade | Births | |
|---|
| 1970s | 84 | |
| 1980s ★ | 195 | |
| 1990s | 173 | |
| 2000s | 166 | |
| 2010s | 147 | |
| 2020s | 15 | |
💎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.