Zealand
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Zealand
Familiar-but-new, Zealand has a lot going for it with its spunky Z initial and globe-trotting vibes. Sparingly used for boys since the 2000s and even more occasionally used for girls since 2010, YouTube family The Labrants brought this name into the spotlight when they called their son Zealand in 2019.
Zealand for girls
Since then, the number of boys called Zealand has greatly increased, while for girls, it has seen a very modest increase in use. Givento 6 girls in a recent year (along with 110 boys), it remains a a rare place name for babies.
In terms of etymology, Zealand is the English translation of the Dutch province, Zeeland (originally called Seelant), though it's more commonly associated with New Zealand, the Oceanic country named by the Dutch. The name translates to "sea land", making this an ocean inspired choice.
Similar in style to Holland and close in sound to Zaylee, perhaps Zealand will see more use in the future.
Zealand for boys#1770 US
Sunny and energetic, but with a hint of cool cowboy, Zealand has been sparingly used since the 2000s, Zealand but shot up the charts in 2021 after YouTube family The Labrants gave it to their son the previous year. By 2022, it had quadrupled in popularity, revealing the influence celebs can make on baby name choices.
Zealand is the English translation of the Dutch province, Zeeland (originally called Seelant), though it's more commonly associated with New Zealand, the Oceanic country named by the Dutch. The name translates to "sea land", making this an ocean inspired choice, that also evokes the stunning landscapes of the country.
Despite its increased popularity, Zealand could still be considered an unexpected place names for babies among most circles and with its cool Z initial and its similarity of other popular options such as Landon, Holland, Zion, and Zeke, it may well have some staying power.
Around 110 boys were given the name in a recent year, along with 6 girls.
Pronounced ZEE-land.
As of October 2026, Zealand ranked #15217 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #6969 in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,367 | 33 | 17.2 |
| 2015 | #3,879 | 28 | 14.6 |
| 2016 | #4,468 | 23 | 12.1 |
| 2017 | #3,375 | 34 | 18.4 |
| 2018 | #4,736 | 21 | 11.6 |
| 2019 | #3,633 | 31 | 17.3 |
| 2020 | #3,414 | 33 | 19.1 |
| 2021 | #1,439 | 126 | 72 |
| 2022 | #1,392 | 134 | 76.7 |
| 2023 | #1,707 | 99 | 57.9 |
| 2024 | #1,543 | 114 | 66.2 |
| 2025 | #1,770 | 92 | 53.9 |
World rankings
Zealand for boys
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