Zen
Zen is a distinctive choice, ranked #1153 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Zen in their class.
About the Name Zen
Zen has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3957 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1117 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Zen is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Zen in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #959, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Zen
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Zen
Almost certainly the only Zen in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2022–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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