Zelie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zelie is a French name derived from 'azalea', meaning beauty and grace.
Meaning of the Name Zelie
Zelie is a feminine name of French origin. It is a variant of the name Azélie, which is derived from the French word 'azalée', meaning 'azalea' - a type of flowering shrub. The name Zelie has a gentle and delicate sound, evoking images of beauty and grace. It became popular after being used by Saint Zélie Martin, the mother of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. Zelie is a name that carries a sense of femininity, elegance, and spiritual significance.
Popularity of the Name Zelie
The popularity for the name Zelie peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 142 births, which ranked number 2,803 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Zelie had the most female births in 2021 with 142, which ranked number 1,491 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zelie has increased sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 106 births, an increase of 562.50%. Among females, Zelie has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 106 births, an increase of 562.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zelie
- 20 Year Trend of Zelie: 2020.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Zelie: 562.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zelie: 562.50%
Popularity of Zelie by State
Among females, Zelie was most popular in Northeastern states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zelie. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1121 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1923 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1208 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zelie
- Total Births of Zelie: 128 (20.81%)
- Female Births of Zelie: 128 (20.81%)
Given the upward trend of Zelie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 20.81% increase in total births, for a total of 128 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zelie have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 128 female births in 2024, an increase of 20.81%.