Zhen
Boy nameZhen has been given to 116 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 284,679 boys was named Zhen.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
116
Peak year
2023 (21 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1995
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
19% girls / 81% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Zhen — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Zhen.
Sibling name ideas for Zhen
Same era and popularity as Zhen, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Zhen?
Zhen has been given to 116 babies in the U.S. since 1995. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Zhen peak?
Zhen peaked in 2023, when 21 babies were given the name.
Is Zhen a girl or boy name?
Zhen is primarily a boy name (81% of babies named Zhen are boys).
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