Zebadiah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Zebadiah means 'gift of God' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Zebadiah
Zebadiah is a Hebrew name meaning 'gift of God' or 'Yahweh has bestowed'. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'zevad' which means 'gift' and 'yah' which means 'God'. Zebadiah is a biblical name found in the Old Testament, particularly in the book of Zechariah. It is a name that carries religious and spiritual significance.
Popularity of the Name Zebadiah
The popularity for the name Zebadiah peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 49 births, which ranked number 5,038 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Zebadiah had the most male births in 2001 with 49, which ranked number 2,117 out of 12,305 male names. The number of births for the name Zebadiah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 20 births, an increase of 33.33%. Among males, Zebadiah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 20 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zebadiah
- 20 Year Trend of Zebadiah: -9.09%
- 10 Year Trend of Zebadiah: 33.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Zebadiah: 33.33%
Popularity of Zebadiah by State
For males, Zebadiah was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zebadiah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zebadiah
- Total Births of Zebadiah: 21 (2.92%)
- Male Births of Zebadiah: 21 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Zebadiah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.92% increase in total births, for a total of 21 births in 2024. Male births for Zebadiah have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 21 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.